Crime is the common thread that has collapsed our entire social system. It has paralysed service delivery, eroded trust and stripped away our sense of community. In my hopeful naivety, I still wonder: is there time to fix it and reclaim our country from the grip of crime and moral collapse?
This piece is inspired by the ANC’s traditional January 8th Statement, presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Coming from the leader of government, this statement is crucial as it spells out the line of march, setting the tone and direction for 2026. As a precursor to the state of the nation address, it allows us to peep inside the mind and heart of his organisation, forming the basis of our operational plan.
It would be naïve for us to ignore it — whether ANC members or not. This statement addresses all of us. This year’s statement comes at a particularly critical time for both brand ANC and brand Ramaphosa: a time characterised by an all‑time trust deficit.
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How did we get here? Have things been allowed to run unchecked for too long?
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