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They could if they could amend the constitution, I would think. But I think it is unlikely that any party will ever again come close to a two thirds majority. South Africa has proven too diverse and unruly for even the Nats to control, with a huge and highly trained police force and army. Neither Zuma nor Malema is likely to fare any better.

It is of some concern to me though that we seem to be facing economic meltdown, in a population where expectations vastly outstrip work ethic.