In the recent debate on the Budget vote of The Presidency, President Jacob Zuma used this debate to attempt to dictate to South Africa on how we should honour the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. Zuma told Parliament to stop projecting Mandela as the “only nice” person in the ANC. When did anyone ever say that?
The reality is that the glorious ANC of the past, that I would’ve joined, is not the ANC of today. The ANC today has deviated from the values that Madiba and his predecessors have stood for. Gone are the values of reconciliation and multiracialism. Gone is the vision to grow our people and our economy. Gone is the aim to ensure that all our children receive quality education, irrespective of race, creed, background or economic background.
These are the real issues that Zuma is trying to hide. Instead, he wants to dictate to you and I how we should remember the Father of our Nation. The President claims that our memory of Mandela is superficial. Exactly what is superficial about Mandela’s vision for South Africa?
Jacob Zuma’s frustration was evident during that debate as the DA spoke the truth when challenging the President’s weak leadership. In response, the ANC expressed its demand that Zuma be treated with respect. They just don’t get it; respect is commanded, not demanded! Zuma cannot, and does not command respect. Zuma should look to Mandela at how a man commands respect.
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