subtle threat confirms to me the whispers of all those years ago — that zuma is pow­ er­hungry and will mobilise masses if he does not get his way. even though zuma laid down the reins as president, i do not believe that we have seen the last of this crafty politician. he may have vacated the presidency, but he is by no means gone from the political arena. we saw the authentic zuma during the sabc interview; seething and embittered, and a man who has a lot of fight left in him. zuma’s repeated reference during his res­ ignation speech to “white monopoly capi­ tal”, which he has suggested the anc is con­ trolled by, should especially not be disre­ garded. we must remain cautious, despite his plea that no violence erupt in his name. zuma’s mercurial nature was on full dis­ play during the sabc interview and his ad­ dress to the nation on valentine’s day, and it was these jekyll and hyde traits that the post­mandela anc leadership indulged for the longest time. they took forever to stare down the schoolyard bully and call his bluff. instead, they arrogantly insisted for