I have been watching, with growing apprehension the events of South Africa. The election of Jacob Zuma, who had charges of fraud and corruption dropped marked the turning point. Mbeki was bad but this man is far worse. Without strong commitment to its institutions, democracy in South Africa will surely wither. This has been the fate of most newly independent nations with very few exceptions. In Africa I can only think of Botswana and South Africa.
The protest against the Leader of the Opposition Helen Zille, by ANC War Veterans is eerily reminiscent of the activities of the War Veteran's in Zimbabwe. Accusing her of "anti-African behaviour" goes against the spirit of democracy and demonising the opposition is the first step on the long march to autocracy.
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what makes it even worse that Zille was an outspoken anti-apartheid campaigner... and a very popular politician in the western cape area...
The media campaign against JACOB ZUMA is spearheaded by the british press.The same press that is accusing the SL govt. for war crimes. Zuma was humble enough to accept his mistakes.so many said SL is finished when rajapaksha was appointed prez.. but see what has happened now.we regained SL. give zuma and SA a chance to do their country their way..atleast whites there are not gettin bashed like indians are in australia- ROSHAN
Roshan/Anon, thanks for visiting.
It is very early in the rule of Zuma, so perhaps things may improve.
I will try and check on some other sources of news as well.
So you think things are going well in SL do you, Roshan? White vans and all?
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