Many reporters, particularly black commentators, are trying desperately to portray the DA’s dilemma as something orchestrated by a right-wing white woman, and that the whole sorry saga is one of race.

Nothing could be more incorrect. Mmusi Maimane fell on a sword of his own making. He commissioned the panel to look into and come up with recommendations for the party’s poor performances. The panel, if one bothers to read its report, was thorough: scores of people were interviewed and more than 200 submissions received...

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