ED, CR: Ties that bind

President Mnangagwa Age: 75 ◆ Joined the revolutionary party ZANU-PF at a tender age ◆ Served as Zimbabwe’s Vice-President since 2013 ◆ Was persistently victimised by the G40 cabal ◆ Elected ZANU-PF President on November 19, 2017 following recall of Mr Robert Mugabe ◆ Inaugurated President of Zimbabwe on November 24, 2017 after Mr Mugabe’s resigned as he faced impeachment ◆ In his maiden speech, promises to fight corruption and State capture by G40 cabal ◆ Assures nation that the land reform gains will not be reversed ◆ Has promised free and fair elections ◆ Pledges to honour and respect his predecessor, Mr Mugabe ◆ Promises to be a listening President ◆ Focuses on economic stablisation, growth and development

President Ramaphosa Age: 65 Joined the revolutionary ANC at tender age Served as South Africa’s Vice-President since 2014 Became a target of a faction aligned to the Gupta family for denouncing state capture Elected ANC President on December 18, 2017 Assumes office as President of South Africa on February 15, 2018 after resignation of Cde Jacob Zuma, who was facing impeachment In maiden speech, promises to fight corruption and state capture by Gupta family Has promised to address the land question Assures of free and fair elections Has paid tribute to predecessor Jacob Zuma Has promised servant leadership Focuses on increased economic activity