In the days leading up to and post the local government elections, there were many analysts, writers and pollsters predicting a heavy defeat for the governing party with many going so far as to say the largest political party in the country would dip below the 50% mark nationally and lose the 2024 elections, which would require a coalition for them to remain in power.
But is it really cause for concern for the party of liberation or are they going to be triumphant in the next elections and into the future? Political commentator and broadcaster Stephen Grootes seems to think so despite the shortcomings of the party in the recent elections.
In Grootes’ assessment, the ANC will more than likely still have its candidate assume the presidency when we next head to the polls.
“Instead, it is almost certain that the ANC, in whichever form it emerges after its 2022 conference, will continue to be the dominant party in government, and that the president of the country will come from the ANC. This continuing existence as a driving force in our politics is significant – South Africa’s medium term will still be defined by the ANC,” writes Grootes.
But while the status quo may be in play according to Grootes, for Pieter du Toit, the saga will end differently (Subscribe to read).
Du Toit writes that there is an “inevitability” when thinking about the future of the ANC, which can only end in despair for the party. According to Du Toit, the rampant looting, corruption and downright ineptitude from the highest echelons of the party over the past decade including the actions of Jacob Zuma have damaged the party beyond redemption.
So much damage to the country and a continual will to place the party first over the needs of the country will spell the end of the ANC and the current party and country president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has done little to stop the rot, writes Du Toit.
Here’s a roundup of interesting opinions, analysis, and editorials:
KZN police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi shoots from the hip at SAHRC hearings, says problem lies with society not policing – Daily Maverick
GIULIETTA TALEVI: Living in interesting times – Financial Mail
JUSTICE MALALA: Gwede Mantashe, the minister of policy confusion – Financial Mail (Subscribe to read)
JONATHAN JANSEN | Travel bans against SA are about racism and nothing else – Sunday Times Daily (Subscribe to read)
Eskom: textbook electricity generation failure – New Frame
After COP26, business leaders are warming up to sustainable practices – Mail & Guardian
William Gumede | Political parties are not a football club. Internal laws needed to run properly – News24
