Dirk Hartford – SA’s moment of truth

In the wake of the recent election, South Africa finds itself at the cusp of monumental change. Just two months ago, the end of the ANC's 30-year majority heralded a new chapter filled with hope and promise, lifting the nation from the depths of despair. The Government of National Unity (GNU), under the assertive leadership of President Ramaphosa, has taken decisive steps forward. With constitutionalists at the helm, the political landscape is transforming, sidelining reactionary forces and populists. The challenge now is to sustain this momentum and deliver tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary South Africans.

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By Dirk Hartford

The change ushered in by the election less than two months ago has been both seismic and overwhelmingly positive, taken against the anxiety and gloom of the dying years of the ANC's 30-year-long majority government.

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