The leader of society role of the ANC is now reduced to a 42% influence over the most active agency of the state, the government. The decline of the ANC’s political power in the aftermath of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections and the concomitant rise of the opposition complex, [...]

THE EDITED VERSION OF THIS WAS PUBLISHED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES ONLINE OF 21 May 2024.  The battle for South African voters has been fought on the streets, stadiums, social media, and all other platforms. Pacts and coalitions against the governing party were formed and announced. New political parties entered [...]

THE EDITED VERSION OF THIS WAS PUBLISHED IN THE BUSINESS DAY OF 27 MAY 2024 Over the weekend, South Africans were turned into a jury listening to the closing arguments to influence their decisions on May 29, 2024, when actual voting would happen. An enormous citizen challenge awaits in preserving [...]

By June 16, South Africa would have inaugurated the seventh administration, appointed a new President, and appointed the nine provincial Premiers. The executive authority of the Republic and all sub-national governments will be constituted. A 50% majority vote would have decided on the above process. The democratic order will once [...]