"A Terror threat to the ruling party" was the brilliant title of the excellent article I read in the Economist about the probable split in SA's ANC.It describes the rift in the party between (former President) Mbeki and (future President) Zuma supporter's, which caused the fall of Tabo a few weeks ago.
The "Terror" in question would be Mr Mosiuoa Lekota, the former Defense Minister (which resigned after Mbeki's departure and who is his most fervent supporter), and who was so affectionately nicknamed (Terror) for his "once-dazzling skills on a football field."
I simply adore such touches of humour a good journalist can give to a serious article. And SA politics offers plenty of material for talented professionals.
Jokes apart, if this split really happens, it will be excellent news to South African politics. The corrupt, chaotic, unstable political scene is in much need of real opposition.
Otherwise there is no real Democracy in place.
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