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The shutdown protests by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in South Africa have brought to the fore the issues of plutocracy and partyocracy in the country’s governance. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
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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

  • Zimkhitha Manyana
6 min read