On Jacob and the Government

As I listened to this I kept thinking to myself,  "But you (Jacob Zuma) are the head of government..."

Politics and Leadership

In Africa Politics and Leadership are synonymous.

Politicians are the celebrities... followed closely behind by economic and religious moguls.

We need wider and more diverse areas of leadership to be recognized; that is, every leadership from the citizenry.

Africa will be liberated by leadership beyond Politics, Money, and Religion.

Battles for Political Leadership in South Africa

When the African National Congress had its leadership battle in the run up to their 52nd national conference a few years ago, it was not clear why those who wanted Mbeki wanted him; over Zuma. It was not clear why those who wanted Zuma wanted him; over anybody else. Now that the Congress of the People is engaged in a similar battle, in the run up to their 2nd national conference, it seems the same questions apply. Why do those who support Lekota want him; over Shilowa? Why do those who support Shilowa want him; over Lekota, or anybody else?

Furthermore, in either case, the ones running for leadership never say why they want to lead; or how they intend to lead. Yet, they are voted for anyway. Why?