Can Julius Malema, the fire-breathing enfant terrible of South African politics, reinvent himself as a mellower figure more reminiscent of a capable executive officer? Probably not in time for the May 29 elections.

The idea of an EFF coalition with the ANC frightens the markets and big business. One part of Malema does not mind that. Another part of him wants to be seen as a measured man who can be trusted in high office...

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