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2025 in Review: Who Held South Africa Together — and Who Pulled It Apart?

As South Africa winds down 2025, politicians retreat to their rural homes and coastal hideaways — but the political consequences of the year remain very much alive. In this episode of Joe Talks Politics, Joseph Mosia reflects on a defining year in South African politics, assessing whether key political leaders strengthened or weakened the organisations they lead. From President Cyril Ramaphosa’s containment strategy through the Government of National Unity, to Jacob Zuma’s disruptive return via the MK Party, this review looks beyond rhetoric and visibility to examine real political impact. The episode evaluates the performances of: Cyril Ramaphosa Fikile Mbalula John Steenhuisen Julius Malema Jacob Zuma Floyd Shivambu It also names the best and worst political performers of 2025, weighing leadership, institutional strength, and long-term consequences for democracy. Is South African politics being rebuilt — or merely managed in decline? Watch, reflect, and join the conversation. #ANC #SouthAfricanPolitics #Ramaphosa #GovernmentOfNationalUnity #PoliticalCommentary #joetalkspolitics