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title: "Watch – From MK to ActionSA to the Patriotic Alliance, operating like personal fiefdoms"
description: "In this video, Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis looks at how some of South Africa’s political parties deny their own members a vote, concentrating power in the hands of a few… And why it matters for the country’s democracy."
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# Watch – From MK to ActionSA to the Patriotic Alliance, operating like personal fiefdoms

> In this video, Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis looks at how some of South Africa’s political parties deny their own members a vote, concentrating power in the hands of a few… And why it matters for the country’s democracy.

By Rebecca Davis · Published 21 August 2025, 23:58 SAST · Updated 21 August 2025, 23:58 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where the truth often feels like a rare Pokémon, Rebecca Davis unearths the latest scandal with the precision of a seasoned trainer, revealing that sometimes the real battle is between transparency and the murky waters of political maneuvering.
- Rebecca Davis reports on critical issues affecting democracy in the latest Daily Maverick video.
- The production team, led by Emilie Gambade, delivers high-quality journalism through compelling visuals.
- Joel Seboa’s editing sharpens the narrative, enhancing viewer engagement and understanding.
- Support independent journalism and subscribe to the Daily Maverick YouTube channel for more insightful content.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEFZ2VWbhTA)

Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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