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The long death of South Africa’s political centre

2 November 2019

9:00 AM

2 November 2019

9:00 AM

 Cape Town

Last Sunday, when South Africa beat Wales to go through to the rugby World Cup final against England, was the last day of a black week in South African politics. The valiant Democratic Alliance, the official opposition, the proud liberal party that fought both apartheid and the abuses of the ANC, fell into strife and ignominy.

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