Siyabonga Reflects

The South African general public is not fazed by the retirement of Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan; they are still accusing him of wrongdoing   SAA is one of the government companies that are in danger of being sold The retirement of the Minister of Public Enterprises in South Africa has stirred mixed sentiments among the public. Despite calls for his retirement persisting over the years, the announcement has not been met with universal satisfaction. A longstanding point of contention arises from the perceived undoing of the efforts initiated by previous administrations, notably those of Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma.   During the tenures of Mbeki and Zuma, a concerted effort was made to safeguard key public enterprises, ensuring their continued governance by the state. The policy of refraining from privatizing these entities was a cornerstone of their administrations. However, under the current leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa, there has been a discernible shift in this a

Decoding 'Wenzeni uZuma':  Unraveling the Mystery Behind the Chant   Zuma is always welcomed by tens and thousands who will defend him by asking "wenzeni uZuma?" In the tumultuous world of South African politics, one chant echoed through the streets: "Wenzeni uZuma," a phrase that became the battle cry for former President Zuma's supporters. But what exactly did Zuma do to earn this catchy slogan?   The allegations against Zuma range from misconduct to a notorious state capture orchestrated by the Gupta family, who seemingly had a VIP pass to the presidential inner circle. Rumor has it; they even had the authority to hire ministers. Talk about an exclusive membership!   Despite the passage of time, the "Wenzeni uZuma" chant remains as persistent as a catchy tune you can't get out of your head. Some folks still insist that Zuma is the epitome of corruption. However, when the anti-Zuma brigade is asked to spill the beans on his allege