RW Johnson: The ANC dilemma – a personal journey

RW Johnson reflects on his disillusionment with the ANC, highlighting key turning points in their political journey. Johnson criticizes the party's lack of intellectual rigour, its reliance on propaganda, and the betrayal of its supporters, particularly MK veterans. He discusses the rise of a corrupt, narrow elite and the ANC's broken promises, drawing parallels with other African nations. Johnson concludes by questioning the sustainability of the ANC's rule and the potential for populist upheaval.

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By RW Johnson   ___STEADY_PAYWALL___