By the looks of it, alliances need to be drawn and leadership roles mapped out. Matthews Phosa or Gwede at SecGen, Lindiwe Sisulu as a VP candidate and Cyril leading would be the most progressive mix. The question is, which direction does the ANC wish to take? Alas, I don't think the various ANC branches can see beyond the rhetoric - and who could blame them!

The analysis of Dlamini-Zuma here is interesting - how much does policy and actual politcal nous really have to do with the election? Her greatest asset is her ex-husband, Lord of the Kraal, King of Corruption, the Sultan of Swindle... that in itself is worth at least 50000 Bitcoin to loyal support wranglers. #21stcenturycorruption