Jacob Zuma

For several years now we’ve been trying to come up with a reason – any reason – to upgrade President Jacob Zuma from the solid F he has rated since 2012. Even an unearned E might serve as motivation. But again the most flattering thing we can say about Zuma is this:...

Cyril Ramaphosa

It’s hard to tell whether the general disappointment in Cyril Ramaphosa is to be blamed on the unreasonableness of high expectations or failure by the man himself. In his first 18 months in the presidency, the former businessman has been called in as a Mr Fix-it for...

Jeff Radebe

Jeff Radebe has too many irons in the fire. One would be forgiven for thinking this long-serving minister has assumed the role of government spokesperson. Hardly an important government event goes by without Radebe delivering a speech. But most of the events he speaks...

Senzeni Zokwana

Senzeni Zokwana presides over a shrinking department whose budget is likely to be reduced because of its failure to spend almost R79‑million of this financial year’s allocated funds. In addition to this, the department failed to fill vacancies, increasing its vacancy...