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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Rainbow Nation of South Africa Affirms Ignorance and Inaction

Will the future generations of the rainbow nation condemn the current African National Congress (ANC) government of South for the ignorance and inaction of not achieving any value to the country? There is the continued frustration of knowing what the ANC government must do and their lack of action. The knowing and doing seem to have two different values, leaving citizens frustrated. The failure of service deliveries by the ANC government causes the rainbow nation constant annoyance and deterioration of building anything of value for future generations. The ANC knows what to do, have the potential and resources to expand on the value but never seem to invest in the action of realization.

The different cultures within the South African rainbow nation are not united. There is the constant diverse and often different directions ethnic groups move in. The past and present history of South Africa is a metaphor used to divide the rainbow nation and not unite the country. Persistent tension arises from the political and ethical variations of inaction.

Cultural identity and memories of past historical context are exploited by the current rulers who cause division among the rainbow nation. Building the nation and allowing ethnic groups to understand the recent history of South Africa changes continually.

South Africa fabricates the reconciling of all the citizens as a rainbow nation. There is no strong ethical structure to ensure each different culture has the benefit of understanding the historical context of identity. The martyrs, who shaped the country, built a foundation for future generations should be etched into the memory of the population.

The government allows the education system to shape the minds of the learners by rewriting history and ignoring or erasing the core foundation of South Africa. Afrikaans is historically a base foundation of South Africa and on the brink of being eliminated through the education system. It is the Afrikaners who brought South Africa into history, yet it is now frowned upon. The future generations will have a new history etched into their minds, and the real foundation of South Africa will be a fabricated tale.

Read more at http://guardianlv.com/2014/10/rainbow-nation-of-south-africa-affirms-ignorance-and-inaction/#uFjgYTfaTFJPEHzh.99

South Africa Needs a Mindset Change Toward Service Deliveries

South Africa needs a mindset change toward service deliveries as protests continue to increase across the country. Service delivery protests are getting worse, and the vandalism, looting and destruction of property are unacceptable. The government of South Africa condemns the recent action of protesters.

The South African government has failed to supply the necessary infrastructure over the last twenty years, and people are protesting in an attempt for the state to take action. According to protesters, vandalism is the only language the government understands.

Over the past week, a protester was shot dead near a squatter camp, during protests for better living conditions. The people are tired of living in shacks and want the government to build houses. A disgruntled resident in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg said that there has been no development in the area for the past twenty years. There was no hospital; squatters occupy the illegal stands and drugs are a rising problem. There is no recreation for the children, intermittent electricity and far too frequent water cuts. Enough is enough, the people chant, and vow to continue blocking roads with burning tires in an attempt to get the government to deliver on their pre-election promises.

No formal electricity and limited water and sanitation is still prevalent today in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, a community that has seen little change over the past twenty years. Government housing is random and not fully understood. The real big change over the past twenty years is a criminal justice system the protesters face in an attempt to stop service delivery marches.

The protesters understand the consequences of the damage undertaken during protests and have revealed they are not afraid of the police action. The rubber bullets and tear gas the police use in an attempt to disperse the crowds do not stop the vandalism, looting and damage. The protesters keep going back to the streets with intentions of a peaceful demonstration for better living conditions, but the pattern of intimidation soon turns into a destructive, violent chaos.

Millions of rands worth of damage has incurred over the years from the destruction of the protesters who vandalize, burn and loot during these marches. This week a violent protest took place at a railway station where two vehicles were set alight by angry demonstrators. One person was killed, and another survived severe eye damage during the violent protest. The Railway Agency condemned this action.

The government of South Africa twists this bad story into a good story by broadcasting to the people that service deliveries are real and significant progress has been made over the past twenty years. The government delivers and the people protest, not because of inadequate service deliveries but because there is real progress made. It is the people who have higher expectations.

The right-wingers will be branded as racist for saying the government is failing on service deliveries. The liberals will continue to boast about all the good the government does and ignore the plight of the service delivery failures. The people of South Africa want a better life, have no political agenda and prove that the government is failing.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Ebola in Africa – 8 October 2014

A slight decline of Ebola cases was recorded in Liberia’s Lofa district, and in Sierra Leone districts, Kailahun and Kenema, according to WHO reports. Liberia opened a new treatment center for the Ebola epidemic but reports indicate that that only twenty-one percent of the 2,930 bed space is available, and Sierra Leone has similar reports.

READ THE ARTICLE :

http://itfeelsgood.info/ebola-threat-1.html

There are diverse beliefs in parts of West Africa among the different cultures that hinder the actual reporting and treatment of Ebola patients. Some believe that uttering the word ‘Ebola’ causes the virus to appear. In other instances, doctors are blamed for spreading the virus.

Ebola and what we know
The Worse Scenario - much possible...by Piotr Grzywacz, Laura Oneale

Read the article:

http://itfeelsgood.info/health---ebola-threat-.html

Recent rise of cases of Ebola Virus concerned the world community and, especially, the medical one. At this point there is no need for finger pointing - who did what and when. More important is to educate public and prepare yourself for the worst. In this case, if less dramatic scenarios will appear, we can cruise through them with no disturbance of our regular life.

In back of our minds we know that outbreaks are inevitable. We are just waiting for them to happen and hope that they will go away as soon as possible.

The worse scenario is that the virus will spread uncontrolled and 90% of the population will die.

In such a case we have to be ready for death of our family members and arrange as much as we can for that kind of situation.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Zuma Leadership Marred With Corruption

Corruption has marred the Zuma government leadership, and there is no clear indication that the African National Congress (ANC) ruling party leads by example. There is a general perception that the ANC government is soft on corruption, and this could be factually correct considering the extremes government have taken to justify the wrongs as right. Corruption factors from the controversial arms deal to the Zuma Nkandla homestead saga never seems to have finality. The probe to justify the correctness of corrupt deals continues to spill out deceptive tales in an attempt to justify excessive transgressions as permitted.

Leading by example does not amplify the ANC policies; there is no illustration that Zuma or ANC government members use public transportation. The public transportation situation in South Africa is a failed system. State hospital facilities and public schools are other structures Zuma and the ANC government avoid. The failure of service deliveries intensifies the growing gap between leaders and the people they lead.

The majority of South Africans wanted the leadership of Zuma without having a clear framework of where good governance leads. The leadership disciplines of the ANC ruling party are constantly dictated to by Zuma, who tells the people as opposed to asking the people. The people did not reflect back on the past historical problems and growth of South Africa, but chose dictatorship over a definite criterion of stable, reliable and trustworthy leaders.

The ANC rulers will argue that apartheid “messed up” the current government. Apartheid is the scapegoat for many wrongs within the current government. The past twenty years have slowed down potential growth, seem a rise in crime, allowed corruption to dictate the future progress and decrease the standard of living for most of the populace.

South Africa deserves a reliable, trustworthy leadership. South Africa needs a leadership that allows people to reflect back on the government with a clear criteria signaling improvement. The people do not need to be dictated to by corrupt officials; rather there is a need for a government that listens to the people.

Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party echoes the sentiments of Zuma looting the money from the people of South Africa. Malema is advocating for the president to take full responsibility of the Nkandla debacle and face criminal charges.

Violent Revolution a Reality Utters Malema

Julius Malema, the controversial leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), once again utters threats of a violent revolution in South Africa. Malema is well-known for a direct, straight to the point outbursts of threats and intimidation. Given any opportunity to make his voice heard, Malema instills the minds of his followers with total nonsense.

The Malema followers are looking for a Messiah, and many believe that this outspoken brazen leader will lead them to the land of milk and honey. Malema thrives on dictating outrageous sentiments of war, anarchy, a violent revolution and bloodshed. Mass mobilization of the masses is the easiest feat for Malema to start, followed by a violent revolution. The crowds follow the EFF leader in anticipation of a better life, free land and wealth. The dictatorship sentiments uttered by Malema attract the people who are blind to the consequences of rebellion and war.

This week Malema issued a statement and said, “That the EFF may take up arms if their peaceful revolution is met with violence from the state.” Malema stated that the EFF cannot rule out the possibility of an armed struggle, and this would depend on how the state responds to the demands of the EFF people. Malema hoped that the African National Congress (ANC) ruling party would not adopt “apartheid tactics” if placed under acute stress. The use of military intervention by the ANC government was not received cordially by Malema.

The recent objection Malema received during the national assembly meeting held in August this year echoed the sentiments of rejection. Malema was ordered out of the House after causing a disruption by demanding that President Jacob Zuma reply to a question regarding the money spent on the Nkandla homestead. Malema has managed to cause a commotion in all government meetings he has attended, and the outrageous behavior has always been met with protest.