I've been following developments in South Africa lately. Particularly the leadership crisis that is unfolding. I always thought the campaign against Jacob Zuma was orchestrated by the local white supremacists who are increasingly vocal these days. Though I am not an expert in South Africa's current politics, surely this group has contributed to ANC's woes. But the impression I get from conversations is that ANC has itself relaxed beyond what is permissible to remaining a growing peoples movement. Has ANC ceased to nurture the black struggle for emancipation, economic empowerment and social equity? There are many who believe that the calibre of leadership being produced by the party is dropping drastically from the original cast that struggled for freedom, democracy, independence and equality. So while Mandela's shoes might be too big for many party members, the values he stood for were simply ANC principals established by it's membership. Africa might want to understand that getting to positions of power is not an end where the winner can relax. It is actually the platform that continuously challenges leaders the most, from the moment they realize it is already time to establish an administration that permanently mobilizes a nation, its youth, it's women, it's workforce, it's neighbours, it's resources and it's development partners, to head towards a promised future. It is a level that nobody should underestimate under any circumstances.
by Hussein Lumumba Amin.
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