by Allistor Spark, March 2010 As Julius Malema’s misdemeanours multiply, one of the most egregious has been allowed to go unchallenged for months. This was his misrepresentation of ex-President Nelson Mandela’s position on nationalisation. In punting his own populist campaign for the ANC to adopt a policy of nationalising the country’s mines, Malema has sought [...]
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The Resurrection of India's Congress Party — A Worrying Road Ahead
May 25, 2009
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March 7, 2010
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