In the opinion pages today, Justice Malala argues that the ANC has failed South Africans and the only way forward is for us to rid ourselves of their governance.
Chris Makhaye takes a look at the rise of Siboniso Duma, the new ANC KZN chairperson.
JUSTICE MALALA | We need new leadership, new ideas and new solutions – Times LIVE Premium (for subscribers)
Political commentator Justice Malala opines that South Africa is in desperate need of new leadership and fresh ideas to take the country forward.
Malala writes the ANC has abandoned the people of SA and the reason for the recent rioting in Kagiso and Tembisa is that residents have lost faith in the police service.
While Malala argues that in four years as police minister Bheki Cele has done little to bring down the crime rate or create a police service equipped to do more than just push admin from behind the comfort of a desk.
The political commentator writes that opposition parties need to find a way to work together and settle points of difference so that they can deliver a united campaign effort when we head to the polls in 2024.
Siboniso Duma’s rise to power as ANC KwaZulu-Natal chairperson – Daily Maverick
Many were surprised when Siboniso Duma rose to power during the recent KwaZulu-Natal provincial elective conference.
Not only did Duma oust the incumbent KZN chairperson Sihle Zikalala, who was also the province’s premier at the time (Zikalala has since resigned the premiership), but his entire slate was elected to the KZN ANC top brass.
Chris Makhaye takes a look at the remarkable rise of Duma to become ANC KZN chairperson and how the new provincial leader is no slouch in the political realm.
Makhaye writes that Duma learnt the political dark arts during his time in the ANC youth league and while serving within the KZN youth league there were many bust-ups with the Julius Malema-led national youth league.
Here’s what else we’re reading today:
Mr President, your laws preventing gender-based violence are worthless – Here’s why – The Citizen (for subscribers)
Ralph Mathekga | State failure is turning us into a nation of vigilantes – News24 (for subscribers)
BUSISIWE MAVUSO: No quick fixes for SA’s economic woes – Business Day (for subscribers)
Adriaan Basson | ‘SA is not going to burn’… and more truths from Imtiaz Sooliman – News24 (for subscribers)
Karyn Maughan | To fight or not?
Presidency’s response to Zondo inquiry challenges may define impact – News24 (for subscribers)
The devil you know: Transition from Zuma to Ramaphosa hardly taught us anything – The Citizen (for subscribers)
World’s fine words on climate change ring hollow for African aims of energy self-sufficiency – Daily Maverick
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