RW Johnson sizes up octogenarian Thabo Mbeki's potential presidential challenge against "ineffective" Ramaphosa at next month's ANC conference

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With over 175 000 people having viewed the recording of his keynote address at BNC#4, political scientist RW Johnson has become something of a YouTube 'rock star'. His unique brand of considered, rational analysis is prized among those South Africans prefer brutal honesty about those who govern them. In this interview with Alec Hogg of BizNews, he provides perspective on 80 year old Thabo Mbeki's political comeback; next month's crucial ANC Elective Conference; and likely coalitions after South Africa's watershed National Election in 2024. As expected, it's another RWJ tour de force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Nov 2022 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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