Ahead of the elections in 2019, amid claims that the ANC has changed, that the DA is changing, and the Economic Freedom Fighters are still the Economic Freedom Fighters, one of the biggest variables is going to be how voters view ruling politicians' class as a whole. This is based on the headlines they see, and the stories behind those headlines, and whether those responsible were actually tried in court and appropriately punished. But, despite what the ANC claims are huge changes within the organisation, for voters it may simply be a case of voting for the least worst of the options available.

There may now be some evidence that corruption has become so deeply entrenched that almost no one in our political system is immune. Through the years it became obvious that some people in our political class believe their privileged and powerful positions are their god-given right and not a responsibility entrusted to them through the grace of voters.

Recent events have suggested that it could now be possible to argue that there are members of our political elites who believe that...