When big political parties hold internal elections, chaos often follows – yet it proves that Madam Democracy still draws her brutalised breath because at least people get elected.
Some smaller parties, however, claim to be her fans but never invite her to their buffet. Their leaders simply announce new faces before each election campaign, as if democracy were an optional guest.
The hairman, Herman Mashaba’s latest stunt – unveiling a TV presenter as a candidate – felt like a decision made between a good breakfast and a bad headline. If you truly love democracy, why is she never on the guest list, Ntate Shabisto?
