‘A kind of electoral long Covid’ has left its mark on countries around the world that went to the polls
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Now that the report cards have been handed out, cynicism and uncertainty rule
The hand of history will be weighing heavily on the shoulders of South Africa’s political leaders in the coming hours and days
The only certain thing is that there will be a scramble to form a new government – and possible instability
The size of the ANC’s electoral victory need not be an issue of burning concern
Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated
The president’s statecraft was on full display during his State of the Nation address as he wove a strong story despite having little to work with
For all those who would raise their hands for power, they need to ask themselves why and whether they will stand for anything meaningful
Nelson Mandela stood for something — a claim very few of our politicians could make today