Down with pensioner presidents

15 June 2025 - 00:00 By Hogarth

You know the ANC leadership succession race has begun when you see a president of its kindergarten frequenting TV screens. Collen Malatji has been doing the rounds recently, not leading the youth in demanding jobs or access to tertiary organisations but doing the bidding for one of the factions vying for the next ANC presidency...

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