Since the 2017 ANC National Elective Conference, the beyond ANC consent about President Ramaphosa’s leadership of the country has been the bedrock of its renewal program. But today, the ANC’s relationship with its quest to continue controlling state power after the 2029 elections depends on its ambitious yet fragile and [...]

The passing on of Ronnie Mhlabane-Ntuli triggered memories that posterity must know about. As the imagination of a lifeless Ronnie could not be reconciled with the continuous sounds of his giggles, the urge to call Reuben Baloyi, who broke the news and ask him if he was not joking, grew [...]

This is a rendition prepared for the launch of Dr. Sibongile Vilakazi’s book “Putting Her in Her Place”. It could not be read in full at the occasion.  Seldom do we find a book written based on personal experience. In this maze of reading, characterised by envy, jealousy, power, appreciation, [...]

Dear Principal, David Makhura  An intense process to renew Africa’s oldest political movement and arguably the nexus of political life in South Africa, the ANC, is underway. Its membership and leadership is expected to be determined in altering its habits which have morphed into values its supporters might have internalised.  [...]