Stephen Grootes

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Ramaphosa said he’d repair the criminal justice system — he failed

President Cyril Ramaphosa has always claimed that he wanted to rebuild the criminal justice system. The claims against Investigative Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson are the final nail in the coffin of his promise. He has failed, partially because…

Stephen Grootes

Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb

As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum. The latest evidence that EFF leader Julius Malema does not just benefit from alleged…

Stephen Grootes

It’s in the ANC’s interest for Ramaphosa to remain. But…

On the surface, it may appear that President Cyril Ramaphosa is in a very difficult political position, but an examination of the interests of those involved suggests it is unlikely that he will be forced to leave office. It appears…

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The ANC and SACP — it’s more than just a messy divorce

The announcement by the ANC that its members who also belong to the SACP have 10 days from Thursday to declare which party they will be campaigning for has the potential to spread significant chaos in both parties. But it…

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