The plan was always clear to those with eyes and a brain. Exploit genuine problems that already exist in South African society, amplify and accentuate them, and undermine the South African government by working with political parties, pressure groups, and traditional leaders opposed to the government.
Find more pliable South Africans willing to assist in that project, and use those who are unsuspecting.
When the inevitable violence occurs, turn around and accuse South Africa of xenophobia because it would have happened.
Then question its moral standing in relation to its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Keep repeating the same question: How can a country that treats fellow Africans like this take Israel to the International Court of Justice?
After South Africa has been isolated from other African countries because of xenophobia, move into the next gear.
It then becomes much easier to make that argument because many African states will be reluctant to rally behind South Africa if xenophobic attacks continue.
That is why South Africa must confront xenophobia decisively; not only because it is morally wrong, but because it also weakens the country’s standing and influence across the African continent.
The more Israel keeps asking the same question. How can South Africa take us to the International Court of Justice when it treats fellow Africans like this?The more South Africa’s moral authority is challenged, particularly if it is unable to confront xenophobic violence effectively.
Unfortunately, there are already South Africans who are publicly supporting Israel because they conflate their opposition to the ANC with Israel’s opposition to the ANC, even though those positions are rooted in entirely different motivations.
In doing so, they risk advancing a narrative whose implications extend far beyond South Africa’s domestic politics.
One reason I will always maintain Ronaldo is the GOAT is that it goes beyond football. Beyond stats. Beyond trophies. Beyond the eye test.
He’s one of the few athletes whose story is applicable to every aspect of life.
Whether you’re in football, basketball, tennis, business, education, or any field that just demands excellence, Ronaldo’s career is a blueprint. The mentality. The discipline. The sacrifice. The willingness to do what others won’t. The obsession with improvement when everyone else is comfortable.
People see the goals and records. I see the lessons.
How many times has the world tried to write him off? How many times has he been doubted, criticized, ridiculed, and declared finished? Yet somehow he always finds a way to respond. He doesn’t run from pressure, he embraces it.
That’s what makes him different.
Talent is common at the highest level. Mentality isn’t.
There have been players with more natural gifts. There have been players with more flair. But very few human beings in any profession have ever shown the level of determination Ronaldo has displayed for over two decades.
Twenty years of waking up every day with the same goal, be better than yesterday.
Twenty years of carrying expectations that would break most people.
Twenty years of refusing to accept decline without a fight.
For me, that’s why his legacy transcends football. Ronaldo isn’t just a football player. He’s a case study in perseverance, self-belief, resilience, and relentless ambition.
When people ask why so many admire him, it’s not just because of the goals.
It’s because he represents what human beings can achieve when talent meets an unbreakable mindset.
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