Critics of “transformation” in South African society often argue that the transformation process, ostensibly intended to redress the injustices of apartheid, is in reality designed to entrench the ANC’s hold on political power. Without weighing in on that particular debate, I will say how I surprised I am that Cosatu’s own press releases have taken [...]

Mpumelelo Mkhabela asks the following question about the controversy surrounding Jacob Zuma’s latest “Jesus” remarks:
The South African Council of Churches is very angry that the president has repeated his remarks that the ANC will rule until the Second Coming of Jesus. Casual talk in this context is normally used when a person vows that something [...]