SA leaders cannot differentiate between an enemy and an opponent. The results of the local elections have shown that many of our leaders construct laagers around themselves and shut out any possibility of working with those they perceive as enemies — instead of identifying opportunities and exploiting them.

This is tragic. The people of SA have given no party a clear mandate to govern. The message is clear: have some humility, introspect, and work with others...

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