Constitution always has the last word

THE political firmament is shifting seismically. We have a ruling party that has no idea how to respond to it. Confronted by both systemic and political catastrophes, it is unable to provide a coherent response to the challenges that threatens its existence.

- LORENZO A DAVIDS

It lost its majority in recent local and national elections. It has failed to act on the Zondo Commission findings. It has a National Prosecuting Authority that functions with the same efficiency as a car with water in its fuel tank. It has a police commissioner who is making serious allegations against the policing leadership. The opposition is taking the ANC on in its heartland. The President refers to his major opposition party as more efficient at governance and service delivery than his own. The President's record of acting on the recommendations of commissions he established is dismal. We have a government that has no system of consequence management.