John Matisonn: Mathews Phosa sees ANC’s decline continuing, ready to serve a new party

Mathews Phosa, former ANC leader and MK commander, predicts a steep decline in ANC support to 26%-29% by 2029, with the Mkhonto weSize Party poised to gain ground if the government fails to deliver. In his book Witness to Power, Phosa critiques corruption, state capture, and AIDS denialism for the ANC's woes. He envisions a new party of educated, entrepreneurial voters seeking honest leadership, potentially transforming South African politics by the next municipal elections.

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