“All the pursuits of capitalism in Africa have dismally failed”
Exactly ten years ago, firebrand South African politician Julius Malema and his allies, established the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
It came after he was expelled from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for “fomenting divisions and bringing the party into disrepute”.
At its fir ... Show More
May 2024
South African elections: Why Nelson Mandela's party could lose its dominance
It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa. <br /> <br />But as voters head to the polls, the party is on the verge of losing dominance, after coming under fire over corruption, high levels of crim ... Show More
20m 55s
Jun 2023
Julius Malema: What would he do with power?
The African National Congress has dominated South African politics for the last 29 years, but the party of Nelson Mandela is in trouble. A power crisis is doing new damage to an economy already hit by shocking levels of poverty, inequality and corruption. If the ANC is faltering, ... Show More
22m 58s
May 2023
Fikile Mbalula: Will the ANC pay the price of failure?
The ANC has ruled in South Africa since the racist apartheid system was overthrown. But right now the country is in a big mess, with a protracted energy crisis, unemployment, inequality and systemic corruption. Stephen Sackur is in Johannesburg to speak to Fikile Mbalula, secreta ... Show More
23m 27s