Opinion

Our politicians need the civilising influence of voters who can sack them if they misbehave

23 February 2020 - 00:00 By barney mthombothi

We’re still scratching our heads over the happenings of the past few days. We can’t believe what we’ve just witnessed — a bar fight right in parliament. That would suggest the participants were inebriated. They certainly looked and sounded tired and emotional. Shebeen patrons, even at the worst of times, are often better behaved...

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