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SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Leadership turmoil threatens DA’s credibility as ANC alternative
The DA’s internal battles reached a dramatic climax yesterday with the resignation of Dion George, the party’s former federal chairperson of finance.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Unlike Amakhosi, history alone won’t secure ANC’s future
The ANC brand has since become associated with corruption, poor service delivery, and everything negative in our body politic.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Thoko Didiza’s candidacy could shift ANC dynamics
A Didiza candidate could appeal to women voters, who are in the majority in the ANC and in the country. It could also help turnaround ANC fortunes in her province of KZN.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Plot to oust Ramaphosa as ANC president to be tested at NGC meeting
The ANC has a history of recalling presidents from the Union Buildings, but only after they have vacated their positions as party leaders.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Why are influential voices silent quiet on Trump’s lies?
It is commendable that Ramaphosa’s government has put its foot down in the face of bullying from the US.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | What’s behind lack of debate on minister’s decision?
ANC and unions seem clueless about implications of his announcement
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Malema was right, Zuma is loyal to no man
Hlophe and Van Rooyen should ask many of their comrades how Zuma treats people once he has no use for them. The reality is that Zuma has 3-million voters who are likely to continue voting for him.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Wrong friends a quick way to end political career
Fifteen years ago, SA’s former national police commissioner, Jackie Selebi, was found guilty of corruption.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Amapanyaza a good idea but Lesufi was ill-advised
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi suffered a major political setback this week when he was forced to backpedal on his decision to establish a unit of crime prevention wardens.
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