Zuma must act like a leader!

Three South African provinces are in dire financial problems and several departments have been placed under administration. The three provinces are, Gauteng (SA's business hub), Free State and Limpopo. It is reported that Limpopo had to borrow money to pay salaries to the tune of R1 billion. .

Of course, there is the usual denial and wide eyed bewilderment by those who are guilty or at least responsible for the mismanagement of public funds. Government announced that five Limpopo departments would be placed under administration. The MEC's, Chief financial officers and all other relevant officials would be replaced by 'National Acting Deployees'.
The departments include- Education, Treasury, Roads and Transport, Public Works, Health and Social Development in Limpopo.
In the Free State we are looking at Police, Roads and Transport.
With Gauteng it seems just Health.

The positive step is that Cabinet has called for a forensic investigation into this dark situation. Furthermore, stating that should maladministration or illegal activities be found, the firing stick will come out.

Now, the problems I do have- the word 'replaced'. Does it mean that the people have been suspended or they just took a temporary step back from the positions they messed up, to allow somebody else to fix it? From past experience we know that people in high positions in government, are not easily fired or disciplined, unless you cross the line and fall into the wrong camp. Look at Travelgate as a prime example of this. How many other officials have been placed on suspension with full pay for a year or more, while their case drags out for some reason or another?

 President Zuma has promised a hard line on corruption, yet to date there is little evidence he means what he says. He protects those in his camp and really only takes action against those out of favour.
Even the call for heads to roll for any wrong doing by the cabinet, IF there is an audit, should be taken with a pinch of salt. It is all just saying the right thing at the right time to appease the public.

If there is misuse of funds or maladministration, those who are responsible should be suspended right away. An urgent audit must be undertaken and action taken by way of firing them and laying criminal charges if need be. This process should take weeks! It is simple- if people cannot administer their province and/or departments, they are not fit for the job and should be demoted or fired, depending on the seriousness. No debate.

The South African public requires our leaders to spend out tax money well- to uplift the poor, to better housing, healthcare and education. The list goes on. It is time for a hard line to be taken on those who waste our money on rubbish and do note use it for what it is meant for.
It is time for Jacob Zuma to act like a leader and fire those who corruptly use state funds!!!!