ROGER SOUTHALL: ANC leaders are speaking out about Zuma, but can they act?
'Zuma reckons that he can ride out the storm, survive the rest of his term, and secure the election of a like-minded crony to replace him'
There is a lot of brave talk about standing up to President Jacob Zuma after the dismissal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan amid a wider cabinet reshuffle which has been widely condemned as disastrous for South Africa. Predictions that the country has reached “a turning point”, is facing a ratings downgrade and plummeting investment, rising debt and negative growth vie with warnings that South Africa is headed towards becoming a “failed state”. Meanwhile, calls are being made to all South Africans to voice their displeasure, threats to occupy the National Treasury, and the certainty of numerous protest marches around the country. Yet the real action will take place in parliament. And South Africans can take it for granted that Zuma reckons that he can ride out the storm, survive the rest of his term, and secure the election of a like-minded crony to replace him. So what danger is Zuma facing in parliament? There are two options for challenging Zuma in parliament. The first, propos...
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