South Africans are being asked to choose between two sets of shady bedfellows
Those pitting State Capturers against White Monopoly Capital offer a false choice, writes Simon Mtsuki
Since the Cabinet reshuffle of March 31, we have seen a raging battle between critics and apologists, which has played out quite dramatically in our public discourse. The disturbing consequence of the current state of our country is that many of us find ourselves in a quandary brought about by the narratives advanced by the main players in this battle. We find ourselves torn between being against "White Monopoly Capital" or against "State Capture." This is a battle of corruption versus privilege. In our current narratives of heroes and villains, we are stuck in the compromising position of rooting for the demise of privilege while unintentionally supporting victory for patronage and the corruption it usually breeds. For example, it is common knowledge that the concentration of our economy in the hands of a few has been a great challenge for our nation. Therefore, those who stall the transformation of the economy are the enemies of public good. Enter the State Capturers, who are oste...
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