In a nutshell, the ANC won the South African 2009 elections by a significant margin, as expected. They did not get their 2/3 majority with a final tally of 65.9% of the national vote. Julius Malema will be disappointed – possibly as disappointed as many South African were that the Julius Malema Nando’s ad was […]
South African 2009 election results
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Julius Malema’s Nandos Ad – Updated
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)As the vote counting continues today after yesterday’s South African elections, the one certain result is that voter apathy is something that South Africa’s new democracy does not suffer from. As Wonkie mentioned in the South African 2009 election voters guide it is important to hear a truly representative public voice. Given that the expected […]
South African 2009 election Voters Guide
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Wonkie is surprised how simple the choices are for the the 2009 South African elections. If you are (a) happy with the status quo, or (b) have anything to gain from the ANC being in power – be it a potential job (a la Barbara Hogan) or power (a la Tokyo) make sure you vote […]
Trevor Manuel on Black Empowerment
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Trevor Manuel announced last week that a rethink of Black Economic Empowerment was required. His sentiments were echoed by ANC treasurer-general Mathews Phosa in a separate statement where he acknowledged that mistakes were made on BEE and in public service. Wonkie hopes that more is done during the ANC’s next term than the “lets address […]
Friday Art Class – Perspective
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Malema announces that President Zuma and the ANC will be targeting a THREE thirds majority in the upcoming 2009 South Africa elections.