‘Tillerson was recalled to Washington mid-trip, forcing him to curtail his itinerary. We know now why: Trump was about to fire him’
‘As for the Guptas’ experience with home affairs, who knew it could be so efficient?’
‘Zwelithini has reacted with bluster and threats, seemingly ignoring the report’s contents that speak the words of people’
‘Dignity is not some manufactured sense of entitlement. Affirming a person’s dignity is to affirm their humanity’
‘The ANC continues to harbour the people responsible for bequeathing South Africa to the Gupta and Zuma families’
Malusi Gigaba should be given a role in Generations or the like — something with a part for a stylish smoothie. He certainly is a good actor.
Hofmeyr isn’t capable of singing a new song; he just recycles his old hits, which are just some old folk songs from a rather nasty tradition.
He came to power as a compromised figure. He survived a rape trial. He factionalised the ANC and under his watch, SOEs reached a point of implosion
‘But watching the spectacle of Zuma’s political death unfold so agonisingly has revealed much about the gaping holes in the ANC leadership’
‘Being president is about governing for all the population and not just the people who voted for you’