These are, literally, dark days for South Africa. The electricity blackouts have left many of us sitting and working in the dark, feeling despondent and apprehensive about the future.

The senseless political squabbles — and a president and cabinet that seem to be caught in the headlights instead of acting decisively — add a layer of desperation to the discourse. Many of us wonder: where is the ethical and resolute leadership we hanker for?..

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