History Matters

The ANC Youth League’s attack on the party’s deputy president, Kgalema Motlanthe, tells us two things. Firstly, that the ANC is more seriously divided than anyone imagined even after the Polokwane punch-up. Secondly, that the Jacob Zuma camp is working itself into a reckless frenzy as it realises its man’s legal position is becoming more [...]

“Let us make it clear now: we are prepared to die for Zuma,” said Malema, claiming Zuma’s rights had been violated by delays in prosecuting him. “Not only that, we are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma.” We all support the right of Zuma to get a fair trial, but kill and [...]