ANC and the Art of Lip Service

The ANC's propitiatory reaction to former president Kgalema Motlanthe's scathing criticism of the party was out of character. The ANC is notorious in ignoring criticism. The fact that the party deemed it necessary to issue a vacuous statement is understandable. The party simply could not ignore criticism from one of South Africa's most distinguished public figures and prominent party member. But, other than paying lip service, the rot continues.