Zombie Zuma’s survival could be explained by basic political calculus
President’s enemies in the ANC probably decided not to hand opposition parties the gift of an indebted leader
Like pupils at a Montessori School, all the dramatis personae in last week’s long-running parliamentary no-confidence saga — […]
The survival and future of our democratic South Africa
In these dark times of our dire national condition, shafts of inspiration and light are hard to find.
Indeed, on the day of parliament’s latest vote of no-confidence in President Jacob Zuma, almost one for every […]
‘Never surrender’ because it is the little ships that will rescue us
So if you are wondering whether it is futile‚ in the face of an uncaring state‚ a runaway presidency and the ghastly tentacles of the Guptas – to sign a petition‚ march on Parliament‚ or […]
Harder to locate your conscience when the only job you know is on the line
Zuma’s fate is in the hands of MPs who get paid for party loyalty
Much anticipation accompanies Members of Parliament when they convene on 8 August to debate the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
Many member, […]
Russia shows greater regard for history than our campus mobs
Meanwhile, Putin reduces the reputations of Zuma’s SA and Trump’s US to the level of his kleptocratic regime
About 120 years ago, my paternal grandmother, Tamara Drusinsky – then a babe in arms – left Russia […]
Mandela put SA first. The same can’t be said of Jacob Zuma
Nelson Mandela was born last week 99 years ago, when the telegraph was the means of mass communication. But much of the commemoration of his July 18 birthdaywas in cyberspace across social media platforms.
One such meme sent to […]
The Big Read: Thank you, Bell Pottinger
Imagine you own a large and successful plumbing and sanitation company. You decide to go big with the launch of your new corporate headquarters. You invite your major clients and the media to the event.
Then, […]
The dangerous delusions on planet Zuma
For students of American politics, there are at least three reasons to remember the late U.S. Senator from Arizona, Barry Goldwater.
First, as the Republican presidential nominee back in 1964 he posted one of the most […]
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