Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party
Mbeki’s leadership contributed to institutional weaknesses that emerged more fully after he left office.
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State Capture eroded institutions in South Africa. How the revenue service is rebuilding itself
The South African Revenue Service is on a path to rebuild itself.
South Africa’s state capture commission nears its end after four years. Was it worth it?
Rebuilding South Africa after the devastation of state capture would not be possible without the work of the Zondo commission.
South African probe into corruption features star witness – Jacob Zuma
South Africans may well be seduced by the prospect of Zuma appearing at the Zondo commission, but he was not alone in driving the state capture project.
In Madagascar, Gen‑Z overthrew a corrupt regime but the battle against state capture has barely begun
The youth-led protests of 2025 were not the first time the Malagasy people created a window of opportunity for change.
Why state capture is a regressive step for any society
Lobbying political actors to achieve particular outcomes is an acceptable practice in a democracy. But state capture, as is allegedly happening in South Africa, denotes holding the state to ransom.
State capture in South Africa: time to think differently about redress and recovering the stolen loot
The culture of impunity that has lingered since the presidency of Jacob Zuma has to give way to a new era of integrity and accountability.
Why it’s taken so long to prosecute state capture cases in South Africa
Failure by South Africa’s prosecuting authority to pursue those identified in the ‘Gupta e-mails’ points to dereliction of its duty.
Is South Africa seeing a return to the rule of law? More evidence is needed
Steps are being taken to lay charges and seize assets of people and companies allegedly involved in corruption in South Africa.
Why patronage and state capture spell trouble for South Africa
South Africa has reached a critical point. If patronage politicians win the battle within the ruling ANC and complete the capture of the state, the country will slip from stagnation into the abyss.
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