Political analysts are questioning why political parties are using images of their national leaders to contest for municipalities. The argument is that doing this allows municipal candidates to rely on prominent figures, rather than demonstrate their own abilities. So many questions are being asked about whether political parties lack confidence in their candidates or are just unsure about the calibre of people joining their parties.

Guest: Miyelani Holeni, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group 

Guest: Prof Susan Booysen, Wits University, researcher and consultant 

Guest: Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Acting Director for the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Nelson Mandela University 

Political analysts are questioning why political parties are using images of their national leaders to contest for municipalities. The argument is that doing this allows municipal candidates to rely on prominent figures, rather than demonstrate their own abilities. So many questions are being asked about whether political parties lack confidence in their candidates or are just unsure about the calibre of people joining their parties.
Guest: Miyelani Holeni, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group&nbsp;
Guest: Prof Susan Booysen, Wits University, researcher and consultant&nbsp;
Guest: Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Acting Director for the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Nelson Mandela University&nbsp;

The National Briefing

Political analysts are questioning why political parties are using images of their national leaders to contest for municipalities. The argument is that doing this allows municipal candidates to rely on prominent figures, rather than demonstrate their own abilities.