The wishful thinking trap: Zuma is not weakened

I thought it necessary to put out a disclaimer before going into this article: This article shall not be used to pursue factional political battles by any party or any group of people belonging to a political party. There you have it!

There is a wishful thinking trap that holds that President Jacob Zuma’s grip on power is waning. When asked for evidence to support this claim, those who hold this idea often point to various battles that Zuma is engaged in and seems not to be doing well in.

Indeed Mr. Zuma is stretched because he is involved in too many battles at the same time; some taking place within government while others are raging within the party.