From new dawn to midnight

Hurry, come quick! Is that a green shoot up there?

- KYLE ZEEMAN

There is a massive tree next door that can be seen from anywhere in the suburb. When it starts to colour, we know spring is here. Spring green shoots show new life, but there is no such thing for major political parties, especially the ANC.

A report this week claimed that party secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and deputy president Paul Mashatile have promised not to go to war against each other for the ANC presidency in 2027. This gentleman's agreement may not stick. But even if it does, who else may be a contender?