John McDermott, Chief Africa correspondent for The Economist, dives into the ongoing corruption saga surrounding former South African president Jacob Zuma and the pervasive graft within the ANC. Meanwhile, Sasha Nauta, Public policy editor, sheds light on the pandemic's devastating impact on working parents, particularly women, affecting their mental health and career progression. Together, they discuss the urgent need for systemic support to help families navigate these challenges while exposing the broader implications of corruption on society.
Jacob Zuma, a former president, at last answers to decades-old corruption allegations. But graft still permeates his ANC party and government at every level. The pandemic’s hit to parents—particularly women—is becoming clear, from mental-health matters to career progression to progress toward gender equality. And the super-slippery surface that ensures you get the most from your toothpaste tube.