The unchallengeable,disputed king of the ring

And as things stand, history has a way of repeating unwanted and ugly episodes. Once in power, politicians have a tendency of disregarding the 1887 observation of historian, John Dalberg - Acton “power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.

Former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi-led regime, which was characterised by a reign of terror, illustrates Acton’s concerns. The regime’ s obsession with and love for power was deep. As the helmsman, Masisi fully exploited it to suppress both perceived and real enemies of the State both in the opposition ranks and the democratic voice of dissent within the party he led.