How the ANC lost its mojo
'It is sad but not entirely surprising for a party such as the ANC to lose its moral compass. What is puzzling is how the ANC is failing to act in its own self-interest'
And so the great interregnum drags on. The marchers have taken to the streets in unprecedented numbers for post-democratic South Africa. Political parties as diverse as the DA and the EFF have set aside their differences to unite in their demand that President Jacob Zuma resign. The ANC’s national working committee has met and, met lang tande, stood by Zuma. There is the possibility that this is not the end of the matter within the ANC. It’s more powerful national executive committee is still to meet. But the signs are not good. The top leaders have reneged on their criticism of Zuma and it is hard to see how another ANC structure will find its voice. All that remains is the parliamentary vote of no-confidence which may or may not – depending on how the Constitutional Court decides the matter – take place by secret ballot. It is sad but not entirely surprising for a party such as the ANC to lose its moral compass. The flow of power and money will smooth the roughest rock. What is pu...
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