Creator
Zimkhitha Manyana
Zimkhitha Manyana lectures international relations at Wits University and is pursuing his PhD in political science at the University of Johannesburg
Let the people decide who becomes President
For decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office
The real test isn’t the GNU — it’s whether voters see through the elites
The public must not be deceived by politicians’ use of democratic language to obscure anti-democratic actions
How coalitions could transform the South African political landscape
Coalitions should be redefined to have an ideological base — instead of one dominant party these groupings would allow collaborative power-sharing
Magic formula: Maimane, Mashaba and Zibi working together
The democratic revolution requires a collective effort that goes beyond the ambitions of individual parties or leaders
A weak DA can only dream of a better future for SA
The Democratic Alliance needs a winning mentality to recognise that more than a strong party is needed to build a better future for South Africa
Vices of pledging allegiance to a shattered ANC
The ANC has been embroiled in corruption allegations, yet its members and leaders continue to defend the party, keeping it in power
Partyocracy: a thin line between oligarchy and demagoguery
Ruling party’s failure to address urgent issues – like unemployment, water and electricity, crime and corruption – has created a leadership vacuum