Prince Mashele Drops a Bombshell on Zuma and Ramaphosa

Explosive assessment of the African National Congress (ANC), political analyst Prince Mashele has stirred the pot by claiming that former President Jacob Zuma “killed” the party, while current President Cyril Ramaphosa is now in the process of “burying” it. Speaking candidly at a political forum this week, Mashele unleashed a searing critique, accusing both leaders of being responsible for the ANC’s current state of disarray.

According to Mashele, Zuma’s presidency, which was marred by corruption scandals and the infamous “state capture” crisis, fundamentally weakened the ANC. He argued that under Zuma’s leadership, the party became embroiled in one damaging controversy after another, leading to a loss of public trust and internal division. The corruption scandals, Mashele contended, eroded the moral and organizational integrity of the once-dominant political party.

“Zuma killed the ANC,” Mashele said bluntly. “His leadership opened the door to corruption, mismanagement, and division. He single-handedly tainted the party’s reputation in the eyes of the public, and no one has been able to fix that damage.”

Mashele didn’t stop there. Turning his critique toward Ramaphosa, he asserted that while the current president inherited a party in crisis, he has failed to revive its fortunes. “Ramaphosa came in hoping to restore some sense of order, but he’s done nothing more than preside over the ANC’s continued decline,” Mashele stated. He pointed to the party’s disappointing electoral results, deepening internal divisions, and an inability to address the country’s pressing economic issues as signs that Ramaphosa’s leadership is falling short.

While Ramaphosa has attempted to clean up the party’s image and distance it from the corruption scandals of Zuma’s era, Mashele argues that these efforts have been insufficient. “Cleaning up the ANC’s image is one thing, but restoring its former political power is another. Ramaphosa hasn’t done that,” he added.

The political analyst’s remarks are a reflection of the growing frustration within the ANC and the country at large. As the party faces increasing challenges at the polls and growing discontent from its own members, Mashele’s scathing critique highlights the deep crisis within the ANC. The once-mighty party, which has led South Africa for decades, is now struggling to maintain its grip on power.

With the ANC’s future uncertain, the party must contend with the legacy of Zuma’s leadership while also addressing the increasing disillusionment among voters. Ramaphosa’s presidency has yet to yield the transformative change many had hoped for, and Mashele’s comments only underscore the mounting pressure on the president to deliver results.

As South Africa’s political landscape shifts and the ANC faces mounting internal and external challenges, the question remains: Can the ANC survive in its current form, or is it destined for irrelevance? Mashele’s bold claims certainly raise doubts about the party’s future, and many are now waiting to see how the ANC responds to the growing chorus of criticism from within its own ranks.

The coming months will be crucial for the ANC as it tries to navigate the murky waters of political survival. With internal divisions and external pressures mounting, the party faces a crossroads. Will it be able to recover from its leadership failures, or is it too late to reclaim its former glory? Only time will tell.