Many South Africans long for something new and refreshing in the South African political landscape as a counter to the decadence and violence of the [Jacob] Zuma-led African National Congress (ANC) government.  That is why numerous people welcomed Dr Mamphela Ramphele’s entry into formal politics. I was one who tried to engage positively with her initial comments, although critical of the way she initiated Agang SA. I believed that forming a political party should have resulted from a process rather than formed prior to consultation.

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Polity's Shannon de Ryhove speaks to researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner about the realignment of South Africa's politics.

Suttner served over 11 years in prison and under house arrest for activities against apartheid. He is the author of works on ANC history and politics, and other contemporary issues.