In an emotionally charged communication to Mbeki, Ramaphosa said what has been circulating online.

 In an emotionally charged communication to Mbeki, Ramaphosa said what has been circulating online. olororo studio.opera.com President Cyril Ramaphosa met with former president Thabo Mbeki to discuss the ANC's poor election outcome. A lot of people thought that Mbeki was trying to revive the party's waning appeal and plot its future at the party convention that he hosted at his Johannesburg residence. South African politics have been dominated by the African National Congress (ANC) since apartheid's demise in 1994. The ANC's dismal election performance startled them. New evidence shows that voter confidence has dropped significantly since the party has never before garnered less than half of the national vote. The result is that there is a lot of internal pressure on the ANC to make reforms quickly. Because of Mbeki's illustrious reputation for brilliance and extensive government experience, Ramaphosa sought Mbeki's advice while confronting both internal and external issues. Outside and inside the African National Congress (ANC), former South African president Thabo Mbeki has widespread respect. His tenure lasted from 1999 to 2008. Many consider his reign to have been a period of stability and prosperity because of the significant diplomatic ties and economic expansion that occurred throughout it. According to sources close to the president, Ramaphosa and Mbeki had a lengthy conversation regarding party image restoration, effective governance methods, and internal dispute resolution. If leaders wish to win back the trust of the people and reconnect with them at the grassroots level, Mbeki said, they must be open and accountable to them. Rumor has it that Mbeki advised Ramaphosa to listen to ANC members who want the party to get back to its roots. Unity, integrity, and patriotism have always been the guiding principles of our movement, and we must demonstrate our commitment to them by taking consistent action. The discussion also touched on another topic: the corruption problem that has rocked the ANC recently. In their efforts to regain the party's legitimacy, both leaders made combating corruption a top priority. Since assuming power in 2018 on a reform platform, Ramaphosa has often stated his intention to eradicate corruption and punish those accountable. The meeting between Ramaphosa and Mbeki is seen by many in the political world as a step towards ANC stability. An astute observation was made by University of the Witwatersrand political scientist Susan Booysen, who said that Mbeki's involvement could give the party the impetus it requires for substantial reform. In Booysen's opinion, Mbeki's counsel might be invaluable to Ramaphosa at this challenging period. His credibility and experience make him an ideal candidate to bring the ANC together and restore its focus to its founding principles. Still, more challenges are ahead for the ANC. In addition to addressing party internal matters, the party should prioritize addressing the larger socioeconomic challenges that the people of South Africa are confronted with. Since issues such as high unemployment, poor service, and inequality persist, public faith in the government is low. As the ANC gets ready for its next national conference, where leadership positions are being contested, the relationship between Ramaphosa and Mbeki might have major consequences. At the convention, Ramaphosa made it clear that he wants to learn the party's history so he can lead it into the future. Anyone hoping that Ramaphosa can revive the ANC and win back the trust of South African voters will be watching his capacity to execute Mbeki's recommendations with great interest for the time being.