LUCKY MATHEBULA | The rise of ‘re o rata kaofela’ democracy
Who is the next leader that South Africans will, in an almost cult-like manner, hang on to no matter what?
12 November 2024 - 21:24
When the concept of “re o rata kaofela”, understood as unquestioning loyalty to or infatuation with a leader or party, dominates politics, the traditional political playbook is disregarded. ..
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