What is so ridiculous is that to remove the rot they need to split. They have to force the corrupting elements out if they have any hope of saving the party. Forcing a hard split is the only way as you have to have zero tolerance on corruption. Otherwise they're doomed anyway. The biggest risk is if you force a hard split but don't end up with the ANC brand. You're far more likely to be successful by pushing Zuma out early, putting Cyril in and then driving the conversation and agenda till December. But if Cyril doesn't do a major purge if he wins in Dec then the party is doomed anyway....