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Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
SA Politics and the Rule of Law
In South Africa Today,
If you can make noise to the effect that there is a political conspiracy against you; it seems, you are then automatically absolved of any legal, moral, or political crimes you may have committed.
If you can make noise to the effect that there is a political conspiracy against you; it seems, you are then automatically absolved of any legal, moral, or political crimes you may have committed.
Monday, April 22, 2013
South Africa, Cellphone Cameras Citizens, and a New Age of Governance
Violence in South Africa is endemic. This is is not a new phenomenon. Extreme violence has been part of the national culture for many years. The nation has yet to present a unified voice against it.
Each time it occurs -
Every day, on the South African news, there is a report of extreme violence. South Africa cannot look away any longer, we have to face it head on; with all the peaceful means at our disposal.
We need to confront the epidemic with all our might. Peace and love are good for business and family.
Citizens with cellphone cameras seem to be talking a lead in confronting this scourge. These extremely violent crimes against humanity are being exposed as they happen. They can no longer be denied. We remember:
Andries Tatane (13 April 2011),
The Marikana Miners (16 August 2012),
and Emidio Macia (26 February 2013).
These are only a few of 'these isolated instances', by those where are sworn to protect the public. There are many more, all over South Africa; on farms, beaches, and estates; in the suburbs, townships, and villages by those who were not sworn to protect the public.
Violence in South Africa should be prevented everywhere, in all it's forms.
The cellphone generation are leading the way, to changing the country. Let us confront and end violence in South Africa in our lifetime.
Each time it occurs -
- The public expresses complete horror and shock, at its occurrence, and then goes about its daily business.
- The government declares, "these are isolated instances", and then goes about its daily business.
Every day, on the South African news, there is a report of extreme violence. South Africa cannot look away any longer, we have to face it head on; with all the peaceful means at our disposal.
We need to confront the epidemic with all our might. Peace and love are good for business and family.
Citizens with cellphone cameras seem to be talking a lead in confronting this scourge. These extremely violent crimes against humanity are being exposed as they happen. They can no longer be denied. We remember:
Andries Tatane (13 April 2011),
The Marikana Miners (16 August 2012),
and Emidio Macia (26 February 2013).
These are only a few of 'these isolated instances', by those where are sworn to protect the public. There are many more, all over South Africa; on farms, beaches, and estates; in the suburbs, townships, and villages by those who were not sworn to protect the public.
Violence in South Africa should be prevented everywhere, in all it's forms.
The cellphone generation are leading the way, to changing the country. Let us confront and end violence in South Africa in our lifetime.
Citizens for a new age of African governance.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
South Africa: In Leadership Crisis?
Is Jacob Zuma the best candidate, for the office of state president, South Africa has to offer?
Is Jacob Zuma the best the ANC has to offer South Africa?
Is Sdumo Dlamini or Zwelinzima Vavi the best Cosatu has to offer it's trade unions?
Is Gwede Mantashe or Blade Nzimande the best the SACP has to offer?
Is the Tripartite Alliance necessary in modern day South Africa?
Views of South Africa Today
There is little respect for human life.
Yesterday a man killed another man in full view of the media and the police.
Murder is an everyday occurrence.
In August, this year, the state opened fire on civilians killing 34.
When workers go on strike they carry deadly weapons.
There is no respect for the organs of state.
Politicians and union leaders are state celebrities.
They attack state institutions at will.
The government and parastatal posts are reserved for friends of the ruling alliance members.
The ruling party is in big business with the state and the private sector.
The citizenry is kept in check
With grants galore...
With promises galore...
With much blame on the past...
Yesterday a man killed another man in full view of the media and the police.
Murder is an everyday occurrence.
In August, this year, the state opened fire on civilians killing 34.
When workers go on strike they carry deadly weapons.
There is no respect for the organs of state.
Politicians and union leaders are state celebrities.
They attack state institutions at will.
The government and parastatal posts are reserved for friends of the ruling alliance members.
The ruling party is in big business with the state and the private sector.
The citizenry is kept in check
With grants galore...
With promises galore...
With much blame on the past...
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Adults Running The African National Congress Youth League
The African National Congress Youth League is run by adults who are old enough to be making waves and jostling for positions in the mother body, the ANC. ANCYL membership should be restricted to 25 years and below (if not 21 and below).
Men and women 21 years, and older, have no business being called youth.
Universal suffrage is at 18 years old in South Africa.
May the real youth please stand up.
Men and women 21 years, and older, have no business being called youth.
Universal suffrage is at 18 years old in South Africa.
May the real youth please stand up.
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