Can Eskom really be ‘saved’ from decline?
against humanity and cannot be equated with genocide, is insensitive and debases the sufferings of the millions of victims who were targets of the repressive system.
De Klerk’s immoral argument that the thousands of human beings displaced, tortured, murdered and marginalised under apartheid cannot reasonably be compared to the millions systematically killed by the Nazis during World War II is wrong and cold.
Furthermore, adding that more black people were killed by other black people than by the National Party-led government rubs more salt in the wound.
De Klerk’s ensuing reaction to his denial that apartheid was a crime against humanity, as declared by the UN in 1973, should not be stomached. His cold-hearted classification of apartheid will not bring about the desired transformations. Political parties, MPs and human rights activist should remain focused on reconciliation, the healing process, and correcting injustices of the past.
De Klerk’s insensitive comments have opened up old wounds and pain. Together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and other ubuntu programmes, his foundation needs to find an amicable and rational process to manage the repercussions and foster healing and nation building.` stand with their hands on their hearts celebrating and glorifying the oppression of black people in this country.
THE more I think about Eskom, the more the words of former chief executive Phakamani Hadebe come to mind and ring true.
When he resigned he said that “Eskom was in a death spiral, as the system is broken”.
After 12 chief executives, six chairpersons and 60 directors – which cost the company over half a billion rand – we are back to a “black” square one. I wonder if there is any hope to save it? business when ordinary citizens are in orange overalls?
How long must we patient taxpayers wait for all those fingered in corruption to get their marching orders and prison sentences?
Or is it a rule for one and not for all? It is sickening. Until we root out all those involved in state capture and other corrupt practices, South Africa will never heal. But I don’t hold my breath.