The article criticizes the African National Congress (ANC) for transforming the social development portfolio into a tool for political patronage rather than a governance responsibility.

It highlights how the ANC has prioritized rewarding loyalists over effective policy implementation, with the appointment of Dina Pule as a controversial example.

The piece draws parallels to past mismanagement, noting that previous ministers like Zola Skweyiya and Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi were more competent in addressing developmental challenges.

The author argues that the ANC's focus on political rewards has undermined the portfolio's critical role in state development, calling Pule's appointment 'insane' given her history of scandals.This reflects broader concerns about the party's governance priorities and the erosion of institutional integrity.