TOM EATON | Blade was too sharp to let the comforts of capitalism define him

The outgoing leader of the SACP can keep a secret for long and retain power for even longer

14 July 2022 - 20:31

Blade Nzimande is stepping down after 24 years as the leader of the SA Communist Party, and I for one would like to take a moment to celebrate the immense achievement that will no doubt define his legacy. ..

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