Why South Africa's ICJ case against Israel could test ANC popularity

Cyril Ramaphosa

President and African National Congress Party President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the ANC's 110th anniversary celebrations at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on January 8, 2022. PHOTO | AFP

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South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) made good on its decades of harsh criticism of Israel over its treatment of Palestinians with arguments to the International Court of Justice two weeks ago.

But will it aid the party or become a shot in the foot politically?