South Africa's new leader faces huge challenges Ramaphosa will lead a wealthy and resource-rich country grappling with inequality Successive ANC governments have made huge efforts to build homes and supply basic services to millions of people but have been unable to meet expectations. Photograph: Rodger Bosch/AFP/Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa, who has become South Africa’s president following the resignation of Jacob Zuma on Wednesday night, faces many challenges. Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa's president Read moreCape Town, the country’s second city, is running out of water. Goldman Sachs has identified South Africa as the “big emerging market story” of 2018, and some analysts forecast growth of 2% this year. Cyril Ramaphosa chosen to lead South Africa's ruling ANC party Read moreThe first task for Ramaphosa will be to unite the ANC before the campaign for the 2019 elections gets under way.

Source: The Guardian February 14, 2018 21:45 UTC