RW Johnson: Farewell to the “Progressives”

RW Johnson: Farewell to the “Progressives”

As the ANC’s grip weakens, South Africa enters a post-progressive era of uncertainty.
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Key topics:

  • Mail & Guardian’s decline signals end of progressive media dominance

  • ANC’s post-1994 hegemony has crumbled without a new one emerging

  • Progressive ideals faded as ANC corruption eroded moral authority

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By RW Johnson

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