Kgalema Motlanthe breaks his silence on ANC factions, political conscience and coalition politics
Former president Kgalema Motlanthe is speaking more bluntly about the state of South African politics, warning that organisations built on falsehoods and half-truths are destined to decline.
In an exclusive interview with Business Day and TimesLIVE, Motlanthe reflects on the ANC’s internal divisions, the importance of political conscience, and whether the party should consider a coalition with the MK Party after the municipal elections.
He also weighs in on South Africa’s increasingly fragile coalition governments, the impact of political instability on service delivery in Johannesburg, and whether the country needs to move faster on economic and state-owned enterprise reforms.
As South Africa heads into another crucial electoral period, Motlanthe offers his perspective on the challenges facing the ANC and the country’s political future.
Interview by Hajra Omarjee | Business Day, TimesLIVE and Sowetan
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