Jonathan’s Outlook

I suppose I am violating the common held laws of conversation topics by bringing politics onto my blog, but I feel that as a South African, I must voice my disgust and contempt for our President, Thabo Mbeki.

What did he do when South Africa was (and is) faced with the huge pandemic of HIV/AIDS?
He stalled the release of anti-retorvirals which could have saved many lives.

What has he done about the current crime situation that pervades almost every aspect of South African life?
Nothing effective.

Did he do anything about Robert Mugabe’s Government’s recent complete and utter disregard for the laws of good governance and the upholding of human rights?
Nope.

In my opinion, he is a coward, who rather that facing the issues (which may force him to, heaven forbid, admit he was wrong or speak out against his peers), seems content to rather glide beneath the radar and ignore/defend his government’s incompetence and inability to deal with the prominent issues facing South Africa and its people as well as those of our neighbouring countries.

But hey, what do I know! I’m not a political analyst…

But Tony Leon (A man I have far greater respect for) does know what he’s talking about. Read his views on the matter.