Opinion

Other parties tried to woo me to join them, but I believed - and still believe - that most South Africans are thoroughly disillusioned with the old parties who have collectively failed to bring citizens closer together, writes Patricia De Lille.

Investigative journalists released voluminous dossiers on corruption, detailing the criminal behaviour of prominent figures in the ANC. How difficult can it be for the police, writes William Saunderson-Meyer.

In a sea of otherwise bleak news, this victory has stood out - not just as a moment of good news, but also in the way that Kolisi and Erasmus have handled it.

South Africa, unfortunately, has set the bar very low when it comes to the probity of its politicians. There is very little, after a decade of state capture involving not one but two prominent families effectively bankrolling our leaders, that can surprise us.