Gareth Cliff takes aim at Ramaphosa while explaining why Zuma is easier to read

Radio personality Gareth Cliff has weighed in on the political landscape in South Africa, offering his perspective on the differences between President Cyril Ramaphosa and former President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma is a very easy person to read. You know exactly what he is doing, you know exactly what he is thinking, and you know exactly what he is going to do next. He is a very transparent character in his own way.

Cliff contrasted this with the current administration, suggesting that Ramaphosa’s political style is more opaque and difficult for the public to decipher.

With Ramaphosa, it is much harder. He is a man of many layers, and he is very careful about what he says and how he says it. You never quite know where you stand with him, which makes him a much more complex and, in some ways, more frustrating figure to deal with.

The comments come amidst ongoing debates regarding leadership and accountability in South African politics, with Cliff highlighting how these distinct leadership styles impact public perception and political discourse.