Quo Vadis Jake

I think the release of the public protector's reports on the police building leases and Jacob Zuma's response to them could prove to be key watershed events for South Africa.

Jake claims to be on the angel's side, that he will not tolerate corruption, nepotism, incompetence and so on. Now the reports, at the very least, clearly identify maladministration, abuse of position and more at the highest levels of government.

If Jake has integrity and the courage to take on and properly punish the perpetrators in a way that sends an unequivocal message that the many forms of abuse of power will not be tolerated then we have a chance of lifting South Africa from the mire we have been sinking into.

If Jake does not then he will be giving license for these abuses to accelerate and intensify and that it is open season on raping the taxpayer and grabbing as much public money as you can as quickly as you can.

Has Jake got the integrity to act consistently with his claimed position? Has he the courage to risk his presidency and stand up to the self seeking hordes in the ANC and government?

I fear not.

I hope against fearsome odds that I am wrong.

Whole Hearted

It’s no accident many accuse me of conducting public affairs with my heart instead of my head. Well, what if I do? … Those who don’t know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know how to laugh either.

~ Golda Meir ~