Analysts say the budget became a cliffhanger because it was written as though the ANC still governed on its own

The ruling elites have demonstrated that they are less interested in democracy than they are in pursuing self interests and the retention of power

Reforming governance has proved to be a Sisyphean task. If done right, a new state holding company could be the final push

With the right amount of planning, political coalitions can work – and even create the environment for better economic solutions