Im stephen sackur. Is the African National congress, the iconic movement of south africas liberation struggle, close to the end of its productive life . If so, will its demise be quick, or slow and painful . At the end of this year, the Current Party leader and president of the country, jacob zuma, will quit as party chief. A host of candidates, including his ex wife, are vying to replace him. My guest is former interim president of south africa and anc stalwart, kgalema motlanthe. Are the most respected anc members ready to contemplate a new political home . Kgalema motlanthe, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. Thank you, stephen. Thanks to the viewers. Its a pleasure to have you here. And if i may, ill start with some of your own very well chosen words, from a year ago. Back then, you said if the anc is no longer addressing the problems of our people, well, we may as well begin writing its obituary. Have you written its obituary . Not yet. Not yet, you know, because the obituary really
Election, or people sick of it . The early signs are it looks as though it wont be dissimilar to what we had in 2013. The truth is, in 2013, the turnout was low, around 30 . It looks as though it will be another relatively low turnout election. John, thank you so much. Much more to come for you, that is it for the moment. It is time now for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. South africas anc was once seen as an inspirational model for africa. Now its becoming a watchword for infighting, cronyism, corruption and the dangers of one party rule. President jacob zuma stands accused of abusing his power notjust by his enemies but by many erstwhile anc colleagues. My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do yo
Election, or people sick of it . The early signs are it looks as though it wont be dissimilar to what we had in 2013. The truth is, in 2013, the turnout was low, around 30 . It looks as though it will be another relatively low turnout election. John, thank you so much. Much more to come for you, that is it for the moment. It is time now for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. South africas anc was once seen as an inspirational model for africa. Now its becoming a watchword for infighting, cronyism, corruption and the dangers of one party rule. President jacob zuma stands accused of abusing his power notjust by his enemies but by many erstwhile anc colleagues. My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do yo
Election, or people sick of it . The early signs are it looks as though it wont be dissimilar to what we had in 2013. The truth is, in 2013, the turnout was low, around 30 . It looks as though it will be another relatively low turnout election. John, thank you so much. Much more to come for you, that is it for the moment. It is time now for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. South africas anc was once seen as an inspirational model for africa. Now its becoming a watchword for infighting, cronyism, corruption and the dangers of one party rule. President jacob zuma stands accused of abusing his power notjust by his enemies but by many erstwhile anc colleagues. My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do yo
My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do you believe has the responsibility for that crisis . Well, i wouldnt say it is a crisis. I would say we are undergoing some challenges in relation to what is happening now. And i think it is a test of time, which has happened not only now, over a period of time anc has been tested. It has emerged victorious at each Turning Point in terms of its history. Well, you call it a challenge, i call it a crisis. I dont know what other word you could use when even the Vice President suggests that the actions taken by his boss, the president , jacob zuma, have been unacceptable. Well, the Deputy President can express those views but we must understand the president has his prerogative a