On Friday morning, the ruling ANC of South Africa begins the national conference that will elect its new leadership.

After avoiding an impeachment hearing earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking to be re-elected as party leader.

This came after members of the ANC voted against the acceptance of a report that suggested he might have violated the nation's anti-corruption laws after a significant amount of foreign currency was stolen from his own game farm.

For the top position, Mr. Ramaphosa will compete against former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

The party's integrity committee is anticipated to provide its report on the "Farmgate" incident, which nearly cost Mr. Ramaphosa his job, as well as a corruption scandal that included his rival.

It is reported that Dr. Mkhize benefitted from a Covid-19 government tender where his associates were given communication contracts.

The acceptance of credentials, which might take hours and is sometimes fought by different factions because it defines which delegates are permitted to participate and vote, will come next.

Mr Ramaphosa is likely to retain his position despite recent the setbacks.