For decades now, the main theme in South African politics has been nationalism, both Afrikaner and African. Nationalism in itself is neither left nor right, though it is invariably led by a section of the middle class who are its main beneficiaries. The contention between left and right, has however never disappeared. We are in conversation with Political analyst, Dr Sysman Motloung as we unpack what is Left of the South African Left? and some of the challenges faced by the Tripartite Alliance.