OPINIONISTA: The ANC today: Messy, complex and drawn out – an ending that can't be predicted By Judith February judith_february
“[Petraeus] hooked his thumbs into his flak vest and adjusted the weight on his shoulders. ‘Tell me how this ends,’ he says. These are the now famous words spoken to journalist Rick Atkinson by US General David Petraeus in 2003 when commanding the 101st Airborne Division during the US invasion of Iraq.
The allegations against Magashule also come while the Zondo Commission continues to provide a “drip drip” background to our daily lives – as distressing as a dripping tap. Sadly, however, this disgraceful conduct by Duarte is commonplace as many journalists have attested to since the Maseko incident. In one clip circulating on social media, Duarte goes on a tirade and tells a journalist to “go to hell” when asked about a corruption allegation regarding her son.
It is trite to say but worth remembering that for Ramaphosa much rides on the results of the May election. However, even if the ANC manages to break the 60% margin – because the jury is out as to how much influence incidents like the Duarte outburst and allegations against Magashule will really influence the rank and file voter – Ramaphosa will have his work cut out trying to deal with the deep dysfunction within the ANC.
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