Is Julius Malema the most dangerous man in South Africa?
His party wants to nationalise all. He may become kingmaker
As Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, delivered his annual state-of-the-nation speech on February 8th, he looked remarkably nonchalant for the leader of a country beset by power cuts, staggering unemployment and rising crime. He appeared to have been cheered by small pleasures. For the first time since taking office in 2018, he was able to finish the address without the threat of interruption, heckling or the sight of pugilistic opposition members being removed by security.
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This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “The dangerous kingmaker”
Middle East & Africa February 17th 2024
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