Julius Malema’s skills at building a party and running a tight ship have been bolstered by his charisma and speech-making capability.
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Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.
Sudan must find the right formula to manage its diverse political, economic and cultural interests.
Following Jacob Zuma’s tenure, during which corruption became endemic, tarnishing the ANC, Cyril Ramaphosa was touted as the party’s saviour. But he failed to impress.
South Africa’s ANC party has dominated government for 30 years, but it looks like it is about to be thrown out.
The second episode of What happened to Nelson Mandela’s South Africa?, a three-part podcast series on The Conversation Weekly. Featuring interviews with Mashupye Maserumule and Michael Sachs.
The court covered itself in glory in the first 15 years, but its performance has been patchy since then, coinciding with Jacob Zuma’s presidency.
In a matter of days, one Kenyan’s intervention helped give South Africa a peaceful transition to its first post-apartheid government.
A lot of good has happened since apartheid ended in 1994. Sadly, 30 years on, the country is in a political and economic crisis. Many are questioning the choices of the past three decades.
The ANC tied itself in knots defending Zuma’s destructive bad behaviour in the past. Acting against him now would require it to own up to its sins.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s messages, and tone of delivery, suggest an assertive leader representing the interests of the global south.
South Africa will miss having a “diplomat-scholar” of his calibre to turn to for sage advice.
When Essop Pahad was given a job, he did it efficiently. He surprised even his critics with his diligence.
The African Union compares well to other continental unions. It accomplishes more than the Commonwealth or the Francophonie.
The book is a gripping read for anyone interested in late 20th century history, and in the end of apartheid.
Mashatile could be the new broom that sweeps clean. Ramaphosa’s apparent confidence in him suggests that he has some latitude to do so.
Raymond W. Baker says the estimated hundreds of billions of dollars in hidden wealth a decade ago has skyrocketed to trillions today.
South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
Despite its vagueness, the RET has become central to the contemporary ANC. It is destined to remain a powerful bloc within the party, and a constant constraint on Ramaphosa leadership.
A new exhibition in Johannesburg focuses on the beliefs and paintings of the San people.
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