Tag Archive: Jacob Zuma

Ramaphosa, and the Soft Tyranny of Low Expectations

South African social media have been even more intemperate than usual since Cyril Ramaphosa was elected ANC leader – and yes, I realise how...

Zapiro and the rape of South Africa

If you are reading this, then you have likely seen today’s Zapiro cartoon. If you haven’t, you can see it on Daily Maverick. I’m...

Cross-Movement Building Dialogue: A JASS Perspective from Southern Africa

Their violet T-shirts match the jacarandas – in full spring bloom – as the protesters make their way through downtown Johannesburg in remembrance of...