South Africa's Ramaphosa targets reforms after election win


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  • Saturday, 11 May 2019

FILE PHOTO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses an election rally for his ruling African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the May 8th general election, in Mitchells Plain near Cape Town, South Africa, May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham/File Photo

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led the African National Congress (ANC) to victory in Wednesday's election, but a drop in its share of the vote underlines the challenge he faces restoring confidence in his party.

With opponents in the ANC and an emboldened far-left opposition party, the former union leader turned business tycoon may struggle to deliver on his promises to push through tough reforms.

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