Is President Cyril Ramaphosa running out of political road?
In this episode of Political Insider, Mike Sham is joined by political analyst Khule Maseko to unpack some of the biggest stories shaping South Africa’s political future.
We discuss:
The impeachment committee and the growing pressure on President Ramaphosa
Whether the ANC can survive the upcoming local government elections
The future of the Government of National Unity (GNU)
The DA’s parliamentary leadership reshuffle and what it means for the party
Polling trends in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni
Why the ANC continues to lose support across the country
The rise of the March and March movement and the illegal immigration debate
Whether public frustration is shifting from immigration to government itself
Why confidence in South Africa’s institutions continues to decline
Are South Africans witnessing the beginning of a major political realignment ahead of the local elections?
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Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Ramaphosa’s impeachment battle begins
00:35 Welcome back Khule Maseko
01:42 Why Ramaphosa is fighting impeachment
05:12 Could Ramaphosa resign?
07:08 ANC leadership succession battle
12:08 DA reshuffles its parliamentary leadership
15:43 Local election polling trends explained
17:52 Tshwane, Johannesburg & Ekurhuleni outlook
21:12 Is the ANC entering terminal decline?
22:28 March and March movement explained
23:23 Illegal immigration and public frustration
25:30 Why South Africans are losing faith in government
28:02 Can politicians regain public trust?
29:02 Final thoughts
