It could be tempting for some people to take pleasure in the political turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump in the US the best country on the planet, its citizens keep telling us. But it’s probably more advisable to learn from it instead. Trump provides an object lesson in what can happen when a society thoughtlessly elects a conman or demagogue into a position of authority, writes Barney Mthombothi.
Assassinations. Armed robberies. Drive-by shootings. It’s a free-for-all because those appointed to keep the peace seem to be more in love with war. Looting and shooting on a massive scale, from arms deals to State Capture and the bumping off of whistle-blowers, competitors or councillors to ge.
Former president Jacob Zuma's year seemingly started with a bumpy ride and eased into celebration mode after his 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court expired.