I write shortly after President Cyril Ramaphosa completed his state of the nation address and announced a ministry of electricity.

In life, as in sport, the loudest boos come from the cheap seats, and the realpolitik of the situation is that Gwede Mantashe is not a sensible opponent to pick a fight with. ..

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