ON May 12 I wrote a column titled "The real reasons Mazibuko left the DA parliamentary leadership". It set out an alternative analysis of why Lindiwe Mazibuko left the Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary caucus, instead of contesting the leadership. Since then, many things have spilled out of the party, much of them hysterical. Now that there is relative calm, how does that original analysis rationally hold up against these developments?The column set out four negative characteristics of the DA’s internal culture — a consequence, it argued, of the authoritarian and dominant personality its leader Helen Zille has become. It made the case that these were "the real reasons" for Mazibuko’s departure. It suggested the choice to leave was understandable because her situation was untenable.The argument was viciously derided by some DA members, none more so than Zille herself. The overwhelming majority of this criticism was ad hominem, paranoid and at times defamatory. While the DA’s res...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.