Jacob Zuma's statement announcing that he would campaign for Umkhonto weSizwe party contained more references to the ANC than his new political home, writes the author. Photo: Gallo Images
Nostalgia for the ANC is so strong it is difficult to imagine breakaway formations taking a genuinely independent path that is totally clear of the party and its governance legacy, argues Mpumelelo Mkhabela.
The ANC brand – scarred and endangered – is proving to be resilient. The ANC remains a point of reference among breakaway politicians who ironically believe it has reached its sell-by date.
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