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One-way flow: From Nelson Mandela to Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa (above), there has never been a standard of high engagement between the press and the president in South Africa.
ACCOUNTABILITY

Pure Politics: ‘Family meetings’ underline uncomfortable press relationship

To achieve a deeper democracy, it is necessary to confront the tensions that have existed between the media and successive presidents since 1994.

  • Luke Feltham
10 min read
People flee from police as they carry goods while looting and vandalising the Lotsoho Mall in Katlehong township, East of Johannesburg, on July 12, 2021. – Several shops are damaged and cars burnt in Johannesburg, following a night of violence. Police are on the scene trying to control further protests. It is unclear if this is linked to sporadic protests following the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)
ZUMAUNREST

No livelihood or hope: The warning signs of violence

The rapid spread of violence and disregard for the law has been causally linked to growing economic difficulties

  • Luke Feltham
4 min read