Collen Maine has warned the party’s incoming president that a reversal of President Jacob Zuma’s decision on tertiary education “would be harshly dealt with”.

Controversial Carl Niehaus has condemned his fellow comrades for “running to the court”. He said ANC members had a responsibility to deal with things politically.

Some of Zimbabwe's far-flung residents have not heard the news of their new president despite last month's dramatic ouster of Robert Mugabe.