RW Johnson: “Foolish old man” Jacob Zuma and the MKP disaster
In a tale echoing Shirley Williams' political missteps, Jacob Zuma's re-emergence mirrors her downfall. From ANC prominence to leading the MKP, Zuma's impulsive decisions and lack of structure have led to chaos. His hasty purges and erratic manifesto blend Marxism with Zulu feudalism, baffling voters. Rejected by the GNU and KZN government, the MKP's disarray disappoints supporters expecting patronage. Zuma's legacy risks a farcical end, echoing Williams' journey from promise to political irrelevance.
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