The only way to fix our country and rid ourselves of fools is to review the electoral system

06 October 2024 - 00:03

After President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his multiparty cabinet 100 days ago this week, I asked a friend what he thought about the appointment of Angie Motshekga as defence minister. He burst out laughing. After wiping away the tears and collecting himself, he said that, on hearing the news, he thought someone was pulling his leg...

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