If memory serves, the ANC puts itself through a torturous political ritual every January, starting with the January 8 statement, to mark its founding. This year the ringing promises to “strengthen capacity”, “mobilise social partners” and “improve delivery of basic services” were joined by bigger ambitions.

Some worthwhile: “The ANC will also ensure that it raises more funding from its own members ...”  Some just foolish: “We will continue implementing the Integrated Resource Plan 2019, which includes the procurement of over 18,000MW of new generation capacity.”..

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