In his 2011 opinion piece, Khaya Dlanga articulated that a significant reason why many black individuals hesitate to vote for a white-majority political party is due to their desire to independently address their issues without relying on white intervention. Dlanga emphasised that this sentiment isn't solely about race but rather about asserting pride and proving self-sufficiency. Moreover, he suggested that once this sense of autonomy is established and validated, then consideration can be given to broader political choices. However, analyses following the 2011 local government elections, as cited by Sabinet African Journals, indicated a noticeable shift away from the African National Congress (ANC) towards traditionally white, yet non-racial opposition parties. This trend is seen as indicative of a movement towards trans-racial politics. In today's discussion, we aim to explore avenues for deconstructing racialised perceptions of political parties' capabilities, focusing on meritocracy and the potential for improving living standards beyond historical racial divides. Researcher at the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation Vusi Gumbi joins Nhlanhla Sehume for the conversation.

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