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The paradigm of power relations in SA changed in 1994 « Simon Chilembo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:06:03 +0000

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By: Simon Chilembo

Simon Chilembo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:54:54 +0000

@ Sipho

Thought you might enjoy this: “This is one of the most humbling things any one ever done for me. This gesture of appreciation has left me speechless, and emotions have overcome me as a result. Thank you very much, Niclas! See short film here: http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1268319264823RA79

Any student of politics and power knows that any thing is possible in politics. Therefore it wouldn’t surprise me if the current SA pres. gets a second term. What would surprise me would be the SA voters themselves. By the way, I have no (political) power ambitions (at the moment!); and although I am not a card-carrying member, I actually am pro-ANC to the bone. For the party to regain the respect and goodwill of SA people it is in dire need of renewal of the humane values and style of its front figures. The power paradigm changed in 1994; leaders cannot continue with the same style of doing things as they did in exile. Now they cannot escape responsibility and answerability to the people.

By: Sipho

Sipho — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:18 +0000

@ Simon Chilembo and Diti, there’s a great probability that Zuma might get a second term. The truth is that if you continue to attack the presidency and spread cynicism, in pursuit of power, by 2019 the presidency might be worthless. Local chiefs would have more say and power than the president. That simply spells disintegration of the country, and you’d probably never enjoy your party’s ascension to power. My call for Goodwill is premised on the dream that together we can make it work in a unitary state. Whatever I do and say is motivated by that dream.

By: Simon Chilembo

Simon Chilembo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:42 +0000

@ Sipho

In all life supporting and growth human relations respect and GOODWILL are earned. The effort? Simple, among others: wisdom, character, sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability, reciprocity, diplomacy, open-mindedness, dependability, justice & fairness, honesty, transparency, decency, humility, honour & integrity. Sorry, but the general local and global consensus is that the current SA president is lacking in much, if not all, of the attributes above.

By: Immortal

Immortal — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:02:47 +0000

I think what you write about is something that has been known for some time already…
We have to remember that the service delivery protests were already going on way before Thabo Mbeki was recalled so it’s not something that can be attributed to JZ…..we must also remember that the current administration took over at the height of recession

“If Zuma had an affinity to books…” this is a cheap shot, Mugabe has a couple of degrees….

I think it’s fair to look at the policies being made than to tackle the person

I wouldn’t judge my president on the statement he made on gays!

By: Diti

Diti — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:21:48 +0000

Sipho, I hope you had the same advice for Jacob Zuma when he ascended to power in Polokwane while his supporters were booing other leaders, others threatening that blood would be spilt if the courts found against him etc. Zuma himself should’ve been careful of the tools he used to ascend to power, he never chastised his supporters for their antics and he and his supporters must equally accept the way people express their dissatisfaction with his leadership.

By: Panchetta

Panchetta — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:01:50 +0000

@ The Creator

The ANC embraced the NP and some of the old NP leadership are now ANC ministers. The DA must not be confused with the apartheid regime. They may have won the white voters away from the NP, but they have a completely different ideology, policy base and capability to govern. Also, while they may have a white majority, the DA and the DA leadership is completely non-racist.

You could not do better for yourself and the country, if you were to support the DA. It is only a stronger opposition that can galvanise the leading party ANC to improve their ability to govern effectively. Think about it.

By: Thandiwe

Thandiwe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:14:59 +0000

well said/written… its a pity that some of us do not see it the way you have just put it. the guy was never fit for the office and he clearly will never be because he is not working on improving his conduct.

it’s good to know that there are still people who can make a distinction between what is wrong and what is right.

By: Sipho

Sipho — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:38:12 +0000

@ Sentletse, I hope you mean well not driven by the desire to score political points at the expense of the country. At the rate you’re going no one will ever occupy the presidency without being ridiculed. If you don’t show respect to the current president don’t hope that things will be better when Shilowa ascends to power. You must be careful what tools you use to grab power because they might used against you when you’re in power.I appreciate that you’re being praised for this blog but this may not necessarily be what is right for your country. Zuma cannot govern properly without your GOODWILL and Shilowa will never govern without Zuma’s supporters’ GOODWILL.

By: Fani Dingiswayo

Fani Dingiswayo — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:43:52 +0000

I join in the chorus of those who say the writing is excellent and the points made are, unfortunately, spot on.

This morning we woke up to the revelation that the President is seeking legal advise about whether he should declare his interests which were supposed to have been declared 10 months ago.

I can only hope we don’t get used to this mediocrity in government when there are so many challenges in our beloved country. This country does not deserve this and the sooner capable people in the ANC admit this, the better. Our country is burning and the President wants to lead a debate on a moral code and seking legal advise on declaring his interests.

We don’t deserve this leadership. Sentle, please send this and the comments to the President.