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16 May 2010 |
Not that long ago (a year or two) most South Africans were silently working towards making this country a better place for all. In spite of the economic crisis we were mostly minding our own business and carrying on with our daily lifes. Julius Malema started with his anti-white campaign and we got bothered. Not only the whites but the nation as a whole. And he would not stop. The more publicity he got the more arrogant he got. And the ANC sat and watched. Every now and again the ANC government would comment against Malemas ramblings, but it was more like a ref in a wrestling match who didn't want to say too much for fear of being attacked. Then Terreblanche got murdered, and white South Africans (especially the "boers") eventually realised that farm murders were way out of hand. People from all colours started standing up and getting their voices heard, for and against. But mostly against. Malema made one big mistake by insulting a white British journalist whom he chased out of a news conference. The rest of the media present nearly soiled their pants. What whimps, what cowards! If they disagreed with Malemas' actions and words, why didn't they just leave? Malemas actions were bad enough, but the docility of the people present was an even bigger shock! This happened even after Malema publicly voiced his support for mad Bob Mugabe claiming that farm invasions were the only solution to land reform. Not in so few words though, but that's what it boiled down to. Eventually the ANC had to take action. A reference comparing Zuma to Mbeki seemed to be the final straw and Malema was called into a disclipinary hearing for bringing the ANC into disrepute. What a waste of time! I maintain that Malema is doing exactly what the ruling party is too scared to do. For fear of international reprisal / reaction or whatever the case might be, they do not want to openly preach what Malema is preaching. The joke of the whole matter is that Julius got off. A 10 grand fine and compulsary political school (20 days). All points were dropped except for "insulting" Zuma. In the meantime the ANCYL of which Malema is the president has decided to start educating the ANC about who and what they are. What a joke. The youth league exists because of the ANC, and for no other reason. These people are like spoiled little brats who have no discipline and always knows best. But what worries me is the failure of the parent to take any action whatsoever. All this political infighting has left a bad taste in everyones mouths. The overseas media is having a field day with this and just by focusing a bit more on what the people know, comes up with some real honest information about crime in South Africa. And it's disturbing. And of course, it's no good for a country who depends on the soccer world cup to help the economy along. In the meantime one of our ministers suggested a voluntary military service. What for? To discipline the youth or to prepare them for the future revolution? One can only but wonder. Our military is in a shambles. There's no discipline, there's no pride, there's no money, our state of the art fighter planes are rotting away at various air force basis and our subs are running up major docking fees because they're not sea-worthy. Crime is out of control. In spite of the efforts of a selected few police members, the majority is corrupt and in cahoots with crime syndicates. Our courts are being sneered at by certain political organisations and the voice of the people count for nothing. The in-ability of the ruling party to clamp down on rogue politicians has rubbed off on the nation - specifically the uneducated masses who had enough of living in poverty. Strikes are becoming a common occurence with the current rail strike costing South Africa billions of Rands. And the ANC is still saying that the FIFA event will be a success? |
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