More than two years of lockdowns, money woes and bickering over who should “step aside” have left the ANC somewhat dishevelled. And it’s showing, if the party’s long-awaited policy discussion documents are anything to go by.

The documents, released on Friday, are set to take centre stage at the ANC’s policy conference in July, after first being discussed in branch meetings. The final policy positions will be adopted at the elective conference in December...