23-07-2025
Political analyst unpacks lessons SA can learn from China
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's global influence in declining due to graft, ill political discipline, poor leadership and government inefficiency.
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There is a correlation between high-caliber leadership and economic development in comparison to China and South Africa, where the latter is plagued by issues of poor governance that impact growth and investment in the country.
Political analyst, Mpumelelo Mkhabela, wrote an opinion piece on the stark contrast between China's disciplined governance and South Africa's leadership deficit.
Mkhabela discussed what South Africa can learn from China's political discipline.