At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, author and political commentator Prince Mashele delivered a hard-hitting keynote declaring the ANC\u2019s era of dominance over. He argued the party is in its final, chaotic stage\u2014marked by individual looting rather than governance\u2014and predicted at least 15 years of unstable coalition governments. Yet, Mashele was optimistic: South Africa, he said, is small enough to turn around quickly with the right formula\u2014credible leadership, tackling crime, fixing public education, investing in infrastructure, and fostering unity across race. He urged elites from all communities to begin honest dialogue, warning that without action, South Africa risks remaining a \u201cgangster paradise.\u201d<\/p>\n
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