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Sunday, May 31, 2015

South Africa – Moving Forward

The following post is written by black South African, who has an entirely different view of how South Africa is moving forward. There is the element of progress under the present government and a list of great strides taken to ensure the masses have a better life under the African National Congress (ANC). We read about the failing of South Africa, make a noise about the corruption, cry about the white genocide and criticize the ANC government. Perhaps every story has two sides. REALLY?

I enjoyed the post and have refrained from commenting as I would probably be called a racist, however, I did correct the punctuation and a few spelling mistakes and hopefully it makes sense now. I have underlined some points that made me laugh, and, my opinion to this story is - “Whatever they touch, they turn into S”*T…

Guys let's face it we have failed the people by building houses for the poor, by improving infrastructure by winning the elections since 1994 over and over again. By building roads and schools getting access to education. Not taking land by force, not hating white people we have failed the people so much that we deliver continuously and they hate it. We have failed the people because now a black man or a white man can be friends and not see through colour.We have failed since we have changes apartheid to freedom and democracy. Oh yes, we have failed by introducing the truth and reconciliation commission and not the death penalty for those who murdered our mothers and fathers so brutally.

Oh yes, black people we have failed South Africa that now more and more of you fill the flights every day yet all u could do was watch it from the sky and sing praises to such beauty. We have failed cause we have filled boardrooms and turned small business to multi-million enterprises. You have failed that now black Doctors fill your theatre not to clean but to do operations and concur. You have failed that you flooded the universities with the free bursaries and tertiary schemes that were only there for our white brothers and sisters.

Oh yes, you have failed us so much that the world has regarded us as the most progressive African country. You have failed u cause nobody can find our president guilty of anything in a court of law but in corridors. Oh, you had failed us that when former white leaders built mansions and palaces from your tax money invested overseas u had no problem now when a black president does same we make loudest noise. So empty are our vessels you black people have failed us that you are becoming successful to the disappointment of many.

You black people failed us cause u now know ure worth and are not willing to settle for less. You black people have failed us for being courageous to say enough is enough: and got rid of a system which separated us in all levels education services, housing human rights and dignity this is how you failed us. So please black people stop failing us and start messing up so we can feel we have been right all along, black people can't lead. So for all those angry black and white brothers who feel black leadership has failed South Africa well keep on barking, dogs never bark at a stationary locomotive they bark at one moving. So it's a sign that u barking cause we black people coloured people Indian people and transformed white people are moving South Africa forward.

We are proud South Africans who believe that change need to happen to liberate the masses. We are change makers and as long as change in the lives of those that matter is happening that old lady getting a pension which helps her through, that young man from squatter camps to a house built with mortar and brick for his family. That child that walks miles to school with the hope of a better future that family who had no running water or electricity now has it. Those children who thought education was the elite few, those young entrepreneurs giving jobs to many today. Those men and woman who thought they would die before they can live in Upmarket suburbs they worked kitchen floors and gardens today they own.

Oh yes, we have our mistakes, abetted problems but to say we can't lead, or have failed our country is only a farce, since the voters who have seen change say it all.The VOTE for change makers, not naysayers or corridor judges

Comments posted by visitors on the above story.

We have made huge strides, but we can do better

Yes under Mandela and Mbeki, now we're going backwards, but we just can't agree with the opposition so we'll keep going backwards of course.

Well, it's not about Mandela and Mbeki since even when they were in power they suffered the same criticism as Dr Zuma is suffering. Then when they were out, they got praised what has changed. Allegations of no merit, corruption which is being dealt with.If I recall there was corruption during Mandela Mbeki times as well. Remember the arms deal, the travel gate scam, the construction tender fixing and so sos many more. So what has changed all that has changed is the goal post. We no longer see the organisation, the team, we now only see the man. Mandela was subject to opposition criticism that is what opposition does, so was Mbeki he was even subject to a vote of no cofidenc3 by the DA. His issues with HIV-AIDS were also put on the light. Even Mandela and Mbeki were questioned for building of their homes for after they retire, so what has changed. We are playing the man not the ball

Saturday, May 30, 2015

South Africa Is a Peculiar Nation

South Africa is a peculiar nation with the African National Congress (ANC) ruling party sneaking around carrying out various racist and communist activities. The politics and deception of the ANC by ascribing the disintegration of parliament protocol to the sick nation. The glaring nature of apartheid’s violent culture is the cause of a sickness spreading across South Africa. Not only are the ordinary people sick, but also the disease has crept into Parliament and according to Zuma, the country must be cured.

How totally and utterly stupid can the ordinary people of South Africa be? Looking back at how many times preferential treatment is given to criminals. A close friend of Zuma, Schabir Shaik was found guilty of corruption and fraud and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. After serving two years and four months prison term, mostly in a hospital, Shaik was granted medical parole in 2009 and lives in Durban. Former national police commissioner Jacki Selebi was found guilty of corruption in 2010 and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. Selebi was released on medical parole in 2012 and died of a stroke in January 2015. There are other political prisoners in South Africa who have not received preferential treatment because there is no affiliation to the ANC.

How incredibly stupid are the ordinary people of South Africa to watch, Shaik get away with criminal activities. Repeatedly, it is like watching the same charade being played out with Selebi.A lie protects Shaik. Are the ordinary people deaf, dumb and downright stupid to allow the Zuma deceptions to go unnoticed?

Zuma is like a bent reed in the wind, pretending to give in, and exactly the same as former President Thabo Mbeki did. Flexible in the fact of the West, pretending to be decent, caring and leading a country with high potential. Giving only enough to get attention away from the devious, underhanded deeds and when all is under the blanket, continue with racism and communism.

Rest assured Zuma is a leftist communist and the ANC’s big move is to shut down mass media in an attempt to hide the real truth. Exposure of the filthy moves made is not something the Zuma led administration need. Closing down media is a shrewd move to stop the majority of the ANC voters from realising how dirty the ANC play. The biggest drawback to succeeding hinges on the many promises made to the electorate that they will not be able to fulfil.

A great deal of the ANC’s popularity stems from the fact of convincing people; the party would provide free housing, electricity and education. The majority voted for the ANC and still waiting for the promises to be fulfilled. The cold reality of fiscal discipline exploded the pipe dream, and the ANC have found a way out by blaming apartheid.

Opinion by Laura Oneale - Published today on the Guardian LV

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South Africa a Time Bomb Ready to Explode

There are many stories comparing South Africa to a time bomb ready to explode from the deplorable conditions and slow genocide of the whites. The delicate situation of crime, corruption and poverty increasing throughout the land raises concern. Living under a communist government led by a president who rules over nepotism, lining his pockets and destroying everything the apartheid government built.There is the element of the South African Communist party affiliated to the governing African National Congress (ANC) who have not sidetracked from influencing the Zuma administration and turning South Africa into a one-party state.

Julius Malema kicked out of the ANC formed a new political party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in an attempt to be voted into a position of power. Malema is surviving pretty well for a racist genocidal maniac who wants to shoot the Boer (White farmer). Encouraging racism, encouraging genocide, Malema was not in trouble for singing and inciting racial hatred that goes against the grain of the Constitution. Malema got off the hook completely for stirring up of black hate toward Afrikaners. The issue of racial hatred toward whites is not a big deal for the ruling ANC.

The violent offenders who engage in armed violence present the most danger to others. South Africa has experienced some of the bloodiest and cruelest crime scenes. The farm murders and current violent crime epidemic in South Africa saps the sanity of the people living under a communist threat.

Zuma, like Malema, just duck and dive to get away from negative attention, yet are still around to continue the mission of nationalization, communism, and land expropriation. In August 2013, Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele described Malema as South African’s own Hitler. Ramphele said Malema was making dangerous promises on land expropriation to desperate people.

The international community continues look away as South Africa degenerates into another race pit. There is coordinated campaign of genocide being conducted against whites. Farm murders are not accidental; the massacres are not common crime especially because of the barbarity used against victims. Zuma denies that genocide is happening in South Africa and relates are farm attacks to a crime problem.

Black people are maturing, and the longer the country stays on the road of democracy, the more people will learn. The ANC, Malema, and Zuma will have a lot of contention. The clock is ticking, and while blaming the failures on whites might appeal to them, there will come a time when the West will not be too charmed with over racism. The future promises to be interesting, although Zuma and Malema have not changed. Both Zuma and Malema are more careful and quiet for now.

Opinion by Laura Oneale - published today on the GuardianLV

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Friday, May 29, 2015

South Africa: A Good News Story According to Zuma

President Jacob Zuma spoke about South Africa 400 years ago, and how the country had peace and joy before the others came, indeed a good news story or so it might seem to the 62 percent of uneducated voters. Words of a revolutionist with no claim to validate that historical claim. Yes, the story and the joy of the Zulu tribe killing and slaughtering innocent people until Jan Van Riebeeck arrived. The good news story ties into hate speech.

During the speech Zuma said South Africa was moving forward under his leadership and listed xenophobia crime as grave problems. Zuma said something was wrong with sections of society. Zuma has a good story one about no potential growth and corruption and crime, but the dribble that spews from his mouth is told to the poor, oppressed people who do not understand democracy.

When South Africa embarked on the post-apartheid, freedom journey, there was an intense and exhilarating excitement. For the majority of South Africa to start on a journey toward a cohesive society and unlock South Africa’s real potential. Steering the ship was Nelson Mandela, who partly succeeded in wooing the people to unite under the rainbow nation. Stepping down and handing over the reigns to Thabo Mbeki, the cracks began to appear. Crime began to increase, and the people remained ignorant. The ship faltered and began losing direction and along came Jacob Zuma and the ship sunk. The only purpose Zuma had was to secure a seat on the throne.

The problem with the masses remaining poor is due in large part to ignorance by placing the power into the hands of a corrupt government who in turn oppress the people. The citizens of South Africa are capable of succeeding but with the current government cannot make progress. Educating the masses is important to overcome and eliminate the poverty that threatens the lives of the poor people.

The leader of the Democratic Alliance Mmusi Maimane said that when applying the mind to the South African good news story, it is perhaps a realization that the country does not need Zuma and his no economic growth. It is a story of moving forward with crime, corruption and keeping the African National Congress (ANC) party in power. It is a story of remaining uneducated, living in fear and in squatter camps. Maimane likens Zuma to a jester rather than a leader.

Published today on the GuardianLV

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South Africa Nkandla a National Joke

The report by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko on why President of South Africa Jacob Zuma does not have to pay back the money spent on the Nkandla homestead is a national joke. Do South African citizens understand security and the importance of protecting the president? The entire fiasco of trying to convince people that the vast amount of public money spent on upgrades to the Nkandla homestead is misleading. The reported outcome is a swing at the intelligence of people who are being treated like idiots.

Zuma has mixed up the personal lifestyle with official duties. There is no fine line between private and formal functions, and that is a huge problem. Security is not an issue, but the vast amount of money spent on chicken coups and fire pools do raise questions. Why would a chicken coup be classified as a security feature and how does an ordinary swimming pool become an essential safety feature.

The minister raised four strategic security points in the report clearing Zuma of any wrongdoing. The chicken coup was necessary to keep the chickens from running around the homestead and going near the fences that are equipped with sensors. It would probably have been annoying for the president and family to hear the alarms set off every hour or so and thus the need for the chicken coup.

The swimming pool, according to observers is nothing spectacular and the amount of money spent Zuma could have had exotic water features, slides and fountains included. The pool is classified as a security feature and referred to as a fire pool. The pool is a necessity for the safety of the president in case of a raging fire throughout the Nkandla homestead. The minister assured the briefing that the fire pool was primarily a security essential and could be used by the President, family and residents for entertainment.

The Amphitheater might look exactly like that, but it is not. There is no seating for visitors and it is tiered with soil retention walls designed to look like an amphitheater. The amphitheater is an essential emergency assembly point for police to brief or debrief on emergency matters. It is also a meeting point for homestead dwellers.

The cattle kraal is not just for animals but is sacred and linked to cultural habitation. The animals are safe behind multiple layers of high-tech security and safe from prying eyes of passing visitors. Allowing the animals to roam around free would also trigger the alarm linked to sensors, and as the kraal is positioned in a high-security zone, it was necessary for additional fencing. The expenses attached to the cattle kraal is worth double the value of the animals kept in it. It is a vanity kraal, and as Public Protector said in the first report, the cattle kraal was a non-security feature.

The wasteful expenditure at Nkandla could have been used to develop an upgrade the failing infrastructure around South Africa. Zuma could have kept Nkandla a private homestead and attended to official duties in government buildings in South Africa. There are mixed up priorities, and the Nkandla debacle is out of hand.

Published today on the GuardianLV

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