South Africa’s future is in the hands of a divided ANC

Meetings of theANCSUVANCANC African National Congress () are a mix of materialism and narcissism. The fancy s parked outside any gathering hint at the spoils of office enjoyed by South Africa’s ruling party. Inside there will be a selfindulgent atmosphere: regalia and songs that hark back to the anti-apartheid struggle; discussion about the meaning of transformation, liberation, revolution and renewal. There are few things that the enjoys more than talking about the . There is enough navel-gazing to require an army of chiropractors.