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“This week, Zuma was quoted as saying, 'When the British came to our country, they said everything we are doing was barbaric, was wrong, inferior in whatever way.' But the serious critique of Zuma is not about who is a barbarian and who is civilised. It is about good governance, and this is a universal value, as relevant to an African village as it is to Westminster. If you are unable to keep your appetites in check, you are inevitably going to live beyond your means. And this means you are going to become vulnerable to patronage and even corruption. That is why Jacob Zuma's 'polygamy' is his achilles heel.”

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Mark Gevisser
Mark Gevisser

Mark Gevisser is a South African author renowned for his profound insights into South Africa's history and his reporting on the post-apartheid society. His work spans political, social, and cultural domains, significantly contributing to understanding the contemporary history of South Africa. more

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