That last bit really got to me because it's indicative of the inertia within the ANC: the corrupt and inept rise to the top of the ANC these days, scaring off any talent that would like to make a difference from within the organization. It's sad that the ANC didn't really apply proper introspection during the NPC (unless media reports are wrong since they didn't get to see everything behind closed doors) because if they did they'd see how far down the scale they have slipped from a once proud organization to not even a shadow of their former selves.