At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, author and political commentator Prince Mashele delivered a hard-hitting keynote declaring the ANC’s era of dominance over. He argued the party is in its final, chaotic stage—marked by individual looting rather than governance—and 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—credible 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 “gangster paradise.”
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Profound message. Thank you🎉
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I wish you were given more time
No truer words were spoken. May hurt some people but it had to be said. The only piece that worries me is that mk should NOT be our next party in charge. God help us
There is no intellectual regardless of race, that has a back bone that will ever side with the ANC on anything because the core of that party is not about creating an equal society but like any other mafia is to keep themselves fed for as long as possible. A society like South Africa post Apartheid required intensive dialogue and efforts aligned at creating a new society taking into consideration each individuals background and enable everyone to participate.
It's about time we come together and TALK TO EACH OTHER, Black and White…..come together and COMBAT CRIME. Let's learn from each other and take SA forward
God protect Prince for talking truth
Prince Machante could be a person who we need to get to know and listen too
True what Prince is saying about South African coming together. White and Black. BIZNEWS stat here!
This is the type of leadership we need in SA , We have wasted 30 years by having the wrong people steering the ship
Thanks Prince as much as I don’t agree with neutralism centred politics…I believe a person like you may have a role but I agree that the meritocratic approach may deliver but other class structures need a slate of representation the misconception that the broad middle holds all the answers when they are ignorant of the class struggle of the lower…this needs broad mixed representation…the have nots can see better than those above…
The ANC are fatherless.Rule by lawless party kids who are dropouts.
'They were wearing pajamas during the day' – classic. I feel like that was just their traditional attire? Prince has a good take but remember SA has no lack of intellectuals and analysts churning out armchair commentaries. What it lacks is pragmatic and honest implementers.
Mr. "By the way" strikes again! Brilliant talk.
Straight talk doesn't break any friendships tell them my brother, about looting they won't enjoy that money because it's belong to them
History has shown that every regime eventually comes to an end; just as the Roman Empire, the Soviet Union, and apartheid-era South Africa fell, the ANC, as we know it, has also reached that point.
En pleno siglo XXI que haya Reyes y Príncipes es una anomalía democrática. Los líderes los eligen los ciudadanos y sino sirven les retiran la confianza. Un jefatura con derecho hereditario sin ser elegido es sinónimo de dictadura
Prince, you are wrong about America
The looters will never be prosecuted, this is ANC baboons country
You need a new government for crime, no ANC to police the country
Abolish state as far as possible, government is to bloated
Prince read Liv 26 and Deut 28 and see if your right!!!!
Personally I don't think so.
They'll cause civil war before they give up
Free Palestine. May all genocide supporters get what they deserve
The Court cases are coming and then the these looters houses, fancy cars, big bank accounts and assets will be confiscated and brought back into the Municipal and Prov Accounts. The guilty will be scrubbing toilets, making gardens and bake bread wearing orange jumpsuits
Really this rhetoric for 25years now , MAYBE ACTION WILL SPEAK LOUDER THEN WORDS , JUST WONDERING WHICH PARTY WILL BRING ALONG MEANINGFUL CHANGE , CANT FIND ANY ON THE BALLOT PAPER
There are coloureds in South Africa as well sir. You don't mention coloureds
Wow, Prince is unmatched
Yeah good suggestion, If we talk to each other the white leaders will apologize for the past injustices and be willing to address it without unreasonable compensations😅😂😅😂😅😂😊
All that to tell us your first born goes to Curro 😂😂😂 I'm just planning… Always insightful
He speaks the truth…. so refreshing 😊
the difference! china has a more sufficiently skilled and adequately educated disciplined population withh a vast understanding of economics
its us blacks who shy away from talking to whites in most cases
The Bible says that the evil one comes ONLY to steal, kill and destroy. When you see killing, stealing and destruction, know that it is demons coming through people. Murderers, thieves and destroyers need to be delivered from evil and receive the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ.