Guest: Zwelethu Jolobe, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Cape Town.

Join Trenton Elsely, LRS Executive Director and Zwelethu Jolobe, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Cape Town, these questions and more in episode 1 of A Labour of Love, focusing on South Africa elections 2024:

• What defines a political party, and what role does money play?
• How can ordinary people evaluate a party’s performance?
• What do election outcomes reveal about our democracy?
• Is pro-poor politics possible?
• How crucial is COSATU to the ANC?
• How should we understand the changes to the electoral law allowing for a third ballot?
• What predictions can we make for the elections and the future of South African politics?
• How does politics in South Africa differ from other African countries?