From my latest column for the International New York Times, which was entitled ‘What Happened to South African Democracy?’: As the failure to transform the lives of the poor has eroded support for the party, many ANC politicians have turned to the politics of ethnicity and identity to strengthen their base. It is a development that has long been evident, but that has really gathered strength under the leadership of South Africa’s current president, Jacob G Zuma. Mr Zuma has unashamedly […]

Categories: International, Justice & Liberties • Tags: anc, apartheid, south africa