Boardroom Talk: McKenzie v Zille consequence. Gauteng Metros to stay ANC – maybe Parliament too.

In his powerful keynote to the 5th BizNews conference earlier this month, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie provided a filter-free delivery. He shared his ambition to become South Africa's 'benevolent dictator' before ranting against Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille, illegal foreigners, and anyone who opposes the Death Penalty. The former gangster, who was sentenced to 12 years in jail, shared his story and provided details of the populist policies of the political party, which started as a focal point for the Coloured voters but now has ambitions to attract supporters from all racial groups. Love him or hate him, McKenzie is a colourful addition to SA's political landscape..___STEADY_PAYWALL___.Our team is busy processing and publishing recordings of events, thus re-living the extraordinarily successful BNC#5, which lived up to our high expectations. Watch the BizNewsTV channel on YouTube (click here) for Helen Zille's brilliant riposte to Gayton McKenzie's sometimes brutal assault..There are diverse perspectives on the fiesty 72-year-old within the BizNews tribe. Some agree with McKenzie that she should retire (again), others suggest that without her, the Democratic Alliance wouldn't be the force for good the country desperately needs..Whatever your view, the grit of this former investigative political journalist turned politician cannot be doubted. She was in the front row at the conference, absorbing McKenzie's attack. As you'll see, in our Nightcap discussion, her calm demeanour transformed into a robust response that began with, "I eat generals of the 26Gang before breakfast"..Great fun for the neutrals. But for those wanting to see the government change in 2024, these developments at BNC#5 will be troubling. After this, it's hard to see any coalition including McKenzie's Patriotic Alliance and Zille's Democratic Alliance. .Unless the PA stops growing or Zille is ejected by her DA colleagues. .Neither of those logjam breakers look likely. Which means, with the kingmaking PA's support, major Gauteng metros will stay in ANC hands. And, very possibly after next year's election, Parliament too..More for you to read:.After underperforming for ages, has the tide finally turned? Actively managed funds did better than usual in 2022. Click here. Global airlines are just loving the high yields they've been enjoying lately and won't be adding more aircraft – so flights will stay expensive. Click here.Learning to Become a Better Grandfather. Without cultural norms to guide them, some men are forging a new grandparenting path. Click here.

Boardroom Talk: McKenzie v Zille consequence. Gauteng Metros to stay ANC – maybe Parliament too.

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