Suttner's View: Can corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma be reinstated?

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses whether corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma will be reinstated. 

Leaders earn respect if they listen to communities, demonstrate integrity

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about the need for citizens to claim ethical leadership. Click here to read the column 

Suttner's View: Nelson Mandela’s changing manifestations of masculinity

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses Nelson Mandela’s changing manifestations of masculinity. Click here to read a paper authored by Suttner... 

No easy answers to questions of identity, culture and custom

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about identity, culture and customs. Click here to read the column 

Suttner’s view: In marking women’s month, let’s name and unpack patriarchy

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses Women's Month and the issue of patriarchy in politics and the Constitution. 

To be radical is to act decisively in relation to today’s problems

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Shannon de Ryhove about what it means to be radical in South Africa today. Click here to read Suttner's column 

Suttner's View: ‘Tribe’, nation and other identities

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses Graca Machel's recent address at MISTRA's third annual lecture. Click here to watch a video of Machel's... 

EFF, ANC and imagery

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about the EFF's use of imagery through the way they dress and how this affects the ANC. Click here to read the... 

Suttner's View: Legality under attack

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses the need for constitutionalism and legality to be defended. 

Ethics, understanding and passion

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about ethics, understanding and passion 

Illegal evictions and defending constitutionalism

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Shannon de Ryhove about the use of violence and illegal evictions against shack dwellers in Durban, with the organisation... 

Suttner's View: Meanings of freedom constantly develop

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses freedom as something undergoing continuous development. 

Acting out one’s understanding of what is right

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Shannon de Ryhove about why engaging in South African politics today may present ethical dilemmas. Click here to read the column 

Suttner's View: Must affirmative action be scrapped?

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses the question of whether affirmative action should be scrapped. 

Suttner's View: Cadre deployment, the civil service and institutional memory

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses cadre deployment, the civil service and institutional memory. 

Identities, unity and the terms we use

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about identities, unity and the terms we use. Click here to read the column 

Suttner's View: We can all play a role in making democracy work

In this episode of Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses how all South African's can play a role in making democracy work. 

Is popular power a realistic option?

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about reinvigorating South Africa's democracy. Click here to read the column 

Suttner's View: Alex Boraine’s suggestion that exile is responsible for undermining democracy

In this week's Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses Alex Boraine’s suggestion that exile was responsible for undermining democracy in today's South Africa. 

Is there a crisis and what can we do about it?

Researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about the crisis in South Africa's politics. Click here to read the column 

Suttner's View: Defending constitutionalism

In this week's Suttner's View, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses the need to defend the Constitution of South Africa. 

Suttner's View: 20 years of democracy

On this week's ‘Suttner’s View’, a weekly commentary on South Africa’s political scene, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses 20 years of democracy. 

The question of race and racism

This week on ‘Suttner’s View’, researcher and analyst Professor Raymond Suttner discusses the question of race and racism in South Africa. Professor Suttner is attached to Rhodes University and... 

Politics of the red carpet and politics of the poorest of the poor

How we name some thing or relationship or person is an exercise of power.   In South Africa today, we mark 20 years of democracy.  The way we make sense of this period and its character varies,... 

Loss of trust and legitimacy result in ungovernability

The scale of protest currently under way in large parts of South Africa is comparable to the period of ungovernability under apartheid.  City Press reported over the week end that police statistics... 

Countrywide risings – crisis of leadership

In this week's Suttner's View, Professor Raymond Suttner discusses whether a loss of trust and legitimacy will result in ungovernability in South Africa. ‘Suttner’s View’ is a weekly commentary on... 

Numsa project – goals too narrow?

In this video interview, Professor Raymond Suttner discusses whether developments in the  National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa are moving towards an emancipatory project. Click here to... 

Questions about current SA politics

South African politics today appear to be primarily concerned with the forthcoming African National Congress (ANC) elective conference in Mangaung. Repeated analyses of the fortunes of various... 

Questions about current politics

South African politics today appear to be primarily concerned with the forthcoming ANC elective conference in Mangaung.  Repeated analyses of the fortunes of various electoral contenders and how...