Think before you speak, read before you think and understand what you read
While my son and I watched the news, he asked if South Africa was ever outside of a recession.
It often seems that we are on the precipice of economic or political chaos. Increasing electricity, food costs suggest our leaders and citizens have no influence on anything. This includes lowering the price of bread or milk etc. We are collectively, like inert passengers on a train to nowhere.
It seems that, a few powerful people decide what happens with the global economy. I was convinced of this reality when Liz Truss, the Prime Minister of Great Britain introduced her economic plan and within a week her new Chancellor, the first black in the history of Britain was fired. This was a sign that Liz Truss was not in charge. Within that week, noises from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and a few people ensured the Prime Minister knew her place. When the next Chancellor led his plan, Liz Truss sat quiet, like a child that was told to behave. A week later she was history.
Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan thought that buying cheap oil, gas and wheat from Russia to help his nation was good. Some in the USA disagreed and within weeks, Imran Khan, was history.
Pres. Nelson Mandela was a great man who sacrificed his life for our democracy. He was minimised as many of his main ideas never survived. Pres. Thabo Mbeki was encircled by comrades who sought his downfall. His dreams of a United States of Africa where success and peace reigned, was ruined.
Pres. Jacob Zuma was actually honest and did not hide since he revealed before becoming President that he was selfish. Pres. Ramaphosa added limited value as joblessness, crime and violence increased under his watch and the economy has been struggling like never before.
Perhaps it is time that citizens must ask, who has real authority in South Africa. Then, we can speak to these people directly and negotiate a reduction in crime, violence and unemployment. We could negotiate for affordable water, electricity, food prices and a safe living and working environment.
How else can we explain, why those voted into authority and who claim to have authority after 28 years, are unable to create a “better life for all” besides for themselves. When leaders cannot ensure affordable food, water, electricity, safety and security, what is the value of these political leaders?
We need actual results from those in authority, otherwise we are just fooling ourselves and each other.
Cllr Yagyah Adams
Cape Muslim Congress
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