The biggest challenge in the African continent is the citizenry perceiving itself as subjects of the political class, rather than viewing the political class as its servants. Servants who ought to serve at its behest.
These are the kids who were shot and killed in Philippi. Automatic rifles rounds were found next to their bodies.
There is no level of good parenting that can insulate the black youth of this country from the despair and violence of township life. It was by design.
I would like to extend my appreciation to the kind messages I received after the Presidency announced that I am South Africa’s Ambassador Designate to France (and Monaco). Every kind and encouraging message is appreciated with humility. Thank you so much🙏🏾💞
Athlenda Mathe is such a brilliant spokesperson. She always gives thorough, simple explanations of complex investigations. She's an example of how journalistic skills can be used for effective government communications.
The West loves to wax lyrical about "meritocracy" until the outcomes of actual merit start undermining your supposed superiority. Then watch how quickly they jippo the system.