Most politicians on the planet are born, or cursed, with ataraxia.
They remain calm under pressure. They are untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet, and they always, without fail, display tranquillity of mind. The world around them could be burning yet they will seemingly remain in control, their feelings well hidden.
So too is President Cyril Ramaphosa, a cum laude graduate of ataraxia. He has remained cool, calm, collected while the long knives and the verbal abuse have been levelled at him. And he has won.
There are lessons for all humanity to be learnt from the president. Do not react, rather sleep on all your troubles for a few days and never ever make rash decisions.
Love him or hate him, the Phala Phala saga has left him unmoved…