South Africa Failure after Two Decades

Before 1994

South Africa became a democratic nation in 1994 when elections were held and Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.

In the years before 1994, whilst under minority rule by the National Party, under leadership of John Voster, PW Botha and the last being FW de Klerk, South Africa was one of the wealthiest and well governed country in the world, but due to international pressure and economic sanctions, had to free the black communist leader, Nelson Mandela, and un-ban the ANC political party as well as all other political parties that were banned during the "apartheid" years.

South Africa is a country with some of the world's riches mineral wealth, such as diamonds, coal, platinum and many more. The world is very depended on these minerals and therefor, will do anything to be an importer of these minerals for their own economies.

Yes it's true that South Africa became bankrupt, in the latter stages under the National Party rule, not because of their policies, but because of economic sanctions.

Personally, I believe that the country could have been ruled in a different manner, so that it would have been more "Inclusive" than "Exclusive" of distributing labour and wealth to all those who lived in South Africa.

After 1994

Nelson Mandela became president and the country fell under ANC rule. It is well documented that he, Nelson Mandela, was a committed communist and began planning the black majority rule for South Africans.

According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2012, South Africa is rated 69th out of 179 in the world, and is purely due to the ANC led government.

Our current president, Jacob Zuma, is tightlipped about the R240m rand spent on his rural home in Nkandla. Now the project is deemed "National Security" ! so no-one can ask questions.

The majority of Municipalities in South Africa are run by ANC lead councilors, giving government tenders for pals and family. Nepotism is rife in government departments. Billions of rands wasted by incompetent councilors and tender recipients, whist 80% + taxes are paid by whites.

Just the last weekend it has been reported that there were 44 murders in the Western Cape in ONE weekend ! Why ? Our police service is run by incompetent people. The structure in the police service is complete facing the wrong direction. Everybody are in charge and no-one is doing police work. The few successful cases solved are mostly due to white police officers and and handful of black and brown officers.

White police officers are completely disregarded when in comes to promotion. It appears that the ANC government has made sure that no black officer will be commanded by a white officer.

Look at our chief of police !!  South Africa is one of the only countries in the world, whereby the chief of the police is commanded by a person who has never ever received a service medal for police work whatsoever. The previous commander was sent to 15 years in jail for corruption. Pals with drug lords and mafia bosses.

It is ironic that the people suffering the most under ANC rule are blacks themselves. They are ripped off left right and centre. A good example is the publicized debacle with solar geysers in Gauteng. Millions of rands spent on a system that is flawed and installed by incompetent people.

There are so many other matters that we can quote but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand the level of corruption taking place in South Africa.

It has been two decades later and the once beautiful country of South Africa, has deteriorated to such an extent that there is no turning back and the damage is un-reverseable.

The rest of Africa is NO example at all. Countries like CAR, Nigeria and others are also rife with corruption. Just look at the list of most corrupt index and you will find it self explanatory.

The ex state president, Nelson Mandela, is now lying in hospital on his last days and the ANC government has made a "god" out of him. He was NOT the savior of South Africa, merely a negotiator between political parties.

The world has been indoctrinated by the name "Mandela" and believe everything is said about him. He was and is still the "Master" behind the plan to make South Africa un-governable through military means. He is still and remain a participant is communist ideologies for the South African people.

" The Marxist-Leninst version of Communist doctrine that advocates the overthrow of capitalism by the revolution of the proletariat"

It is time the world and the rest of South Africans to wake up and put the "X" at the right place for the next general election so that South Africa can be saved from absolute destruction.

Eastern Cape Tourism

Judging from all the flood damage in the Eastern Cape area, specially East London to Port Elizabeth route via the N2 and R72, I foresee that some serious adjustments to be done for the anticipated tourist figures for the December 2012 festive season.

According to media reports, the N2 will only be open early in 2013, leaving the R72 the alternative option. The R72 is also now closed but believe it should be re-opened soon and will therefor have to accommodate very heavy traffic flow and possible delays.

I will recommend that anticipated "Income" figures of local business to be adjusted downwards and anticipated "Expenditure" figures for the municipalities affected to be vastly increased.

I am amazed that these municipalities have not called on the central government to declare these flooded affected areas a "Disaster areas" !

The Eastern Cape area is very dear to me and is considered as one of the poorest provinces in South Africa.

I call on the powers to be for a major wake-up call and forget about your own pockets and try and help the community, specially those who have been hard-hit.

The local radio station, Algoa FM, has made at least some attempt to call for extra clothing, blankets etc but much more is needed to help the community and the area as a whole.

It is my opinion that international tourist, visiting the area, will not be in jeopardy as they normally travel by air.

My concern is the traveling by road tourist that may change plans as a result of this disaster. The Eastern Cape as a whole can ill-afford any anticipated loss in revenue from any source as it rely heavily on tourism.

Child electrocuted to death by jumping castle motor

Ruan Schlebush and his cousin Cheverne, 7, were chasing each other around a jumping castle when he fell into a rose bush at the weekend.

When he tried to pull himself up by grabbing the power lever on the jumping castle, he was electrocuted.

His cousin tried to help him, but she was also electrocuted, after which the generator fell over and landed on the children's legs.

Adults were alerted, and they managed to extricate Cheverne before the power supply was turned off at the wall.

A doctor who happened to be in the vicinity began emergency first aid procedures on Ruan, and paramedics later took over, but he was declared dead at the scene.

Cheverne, who sustained electrical burns on her legs and tongue, also received emergency treatment.