To lead South Africa, Ramaphosa must balance populism and pragmatism: Cyril Ramaphosa, newly elected president of South Africa's governing ANC, during his maiden address. EPA-EFE/StringerMaiden speeches are tricky. They only come once. The one delivered in South Africa by newly-elected president of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa required extraordinary … [Read more...] about To lead South Africa, Ramaphosa must balance populism and pragmatism | The Conversation
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Populism on the rise as South Africa and Namibia gear up to elect new presidents | The Conversation
Populism on the rise as South Africa and Namibia gear up to elect new presidents: President Jacob Zuma, left, gets a courtesy visit from President of Namibia Hage Geingob in 2015 in Cape Town. GCISBoth South Africa and Namibia’s governing parties are set to hold elective congresses before the end of this year. Those who win the leadership contests will each lead their … [Read more...] about Populism on the rise as South Africa and Namibia gear up to elect new presidents | The Conversation
Battered Zuma Turns to Populism
Battered Zuma Turns to Populism: With his time as leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress running out, President Jacob Zuma is gambling that a raft of populist measures can bolster his grassroots support and ensure his political survival. “Radical economic transformation” was the theme of Zuma's annual state-of-the-nation address on … [Read more...] about Battered Zuma Turns to Populism
Southern Africa’s former liberators offer rich lessons in political populism | The Conversation
Southern Africa's former liberators offer rich lessons in political populism: A mural depicting populist dictators painted onto remnants of the Berlin Wall in Berlin in 2014. Henning MelberPolitical populism is anything but new. Nor are its various shapes peculiar to certain regions or cultures. Take former liberation movements in southern Africa, for example. They reflect … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s former liberators offer rich lessons in political populism | The Conversation
