Ramaphosa: whether you like it or not, the ANC is here to stay

JOHANNESBURG - African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he is confident that many South Africans want the party to continue governing the country.

Ramaphosa was speaking on the sidelines of his campaign trail in the Free State, where thousands of party supporters attended the event.

In just 30 days South Africans will head to the polls for this year’s national and provincial elections.

Ramaphosa said despite some of the party's weaknesses, people still believe the ANC has the leadership needed to take the country forward.

"Whether people like it or not, the ANC is here to stay. and you better make peace with it and just accept that you will always play a secondary or third role while the ANC leads."