South African chair-throwing politicians 'shameful'

South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit out at brawling, chair-throwing ANC politicians, describing their behaviour as shameful.

He made the remarks at the close of an African National Congress meeting in Eastern Cape province that descended into chaos.

"I saw chairs flying - a festival of chairs... It's something we must be deeply ashamed about," he said.

The ANC is to chose a new leader in December, inflaming party tensions. Mr Ramaphosa is one of the front-runners to replace President Jacob Zuma.

Analysts say the eventual election of Oscar Mabuyane on Sunday as the ANC's East Cape provincial chairman is a boost for Mr Ramaphosa's leadership bid.

At least eight people were injured in the violence that erupted at a conference centre in East London in the early hours of Sunday morning.

UCJ, UNILORIN.