The ANC Power Quest

A week or so ago, one of the Big 4 banks, Nedbank, found it's boss criticizing the government's leadership. Reuel Khoza labelled them, among other things, 'a strange breed of leaders. '

Those who know the ANC led government, know that they are not too happy with people, that means anybody, pointing fingers at the way they (un)do things.
In a response to Khoza's comments, Blade Nzimande (Minister for Higher Education and SA Communist Party leader) snapped back that those opposed to government were an 'ideological third force' with a fear of 'black majority rule.'
He obviously turn the race card up first, because that is the ANC's first line of defense. But, and a big BUT, he fails to note or acknowledge that the finger pointing is coming from black people, like Dr. Mamphela Rhamphele, WinnieMadikizela Mandela, Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Cleopatra Hani to name some.

This current leadership is desperate, at the moment , to cling to power. Jacob Zuma, is setting his chess pieces, to protect himself. He selects a head of police, who has charges of murder, robbery, kidnapping and assault, hanging over his head.  Miraculously the charges were dropped, out of the blue. Sadly this is not the only dubious appointment.
Then, Julius Malema, once Zuma's ally, is under the gun- mostly for questioning the Zuma and ANC leadership. Not for his other outrageous and racist comments, mainly for standing up to JZ,

To make it even more peachy, the tax payer will soon have anther Zuma wife to look after. (I still cannot understand why the public's money is needed to keep his wives in money and luxury cars. Does he not earn enough?)
Then comes the toll roads. The government has proceeded with this little pet project, despite massive resistance from the public, business and the unions. They are not worried about the ripple effect it will have on prices either. They don't care how the public will suffer.

Public money to the tune of between R10-20 Million is used for the ANC centenary celebrations. Further to this, it would seems that departments used public funding for transport and accommodation as well.
Then there is the complete was of money, sending three planes on Zuma trips, just in case one has problems. The continual use of public funds to upgrade residences, purchase cars etc, the fact that tenders are provided to the 'right' people, the arms deal inquiry that will now probably never see the light...the list goes on and on.

Then of course there is their claims that the constitution is a stumbling block for them to rule effectively, and the ANC leadership would like to change it. Together with the Media Bill, set to censure virtually everything they see fit and their wanting to review court decisions, it is clear the current leadership are bent on turning South Africa into a one party, Zuma controlled dictatorship. It is an open fact, seen from the recent past, that Zuma looks after those on his team, and discards those who are not. Sadly, he is in a strong position, and should anybody go up against him, in the December ANC leadership race, they had better be sure of victory. If they lose, they can be assured Zuma will assassinate their political career.

The fight for power is pretty consuming and passionate. The rewards are big- you have taxpayer money at your fingertips. You can make friends and family, petty wealthy. Nepotism and corruption are part of the leadership deal. Zuma, when he was elected, swore he wanted only one term. Now he is fighting and playing every trick, to remain in power.

When one reflects on this current leadership and how it is damaging South Africa, you have to think of people like the assassinated hero of the struggle, Chris Hani. A man who stood head and shoulders above what we have. Somebody who really cared about South Africa, it's future and a non racial country. With him as president, we would have had a sunshine future. With Zuma as a president again, I have these post apocalyptic scenes flashing in my head.
I just hope and pray that more and more people see the Zuma government for what they are. Money, power hungry trolls, who will do what they can, to continue to sit on their golden thrones at the expense of everybody else.