The President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, mentioned in his state of the nation address that it was "business unusual". Yet when it came to replying in Parliament to this speech, he was actually back at "business as usual". Yes, notwithstanding the facts available and also findings contained in a United Nations report, Mbeki said whatever the facts by whoever, these facts do not necessarily reflect actual experience when it comes to corruption committed in South Africa!
Well. is that not our President of old (some now refer to him as a lame-duck president, having been pushed out as president of the ANC). No matter what experts said, based on scientific research, about the causes of HIV Aids, Thabo decided differently as to what causes aids and through his incompetent minister of health propagated ludicrous remedies as a cure, that made South Africa the laughing stock of the international community.
So again, Thabo thinks there is not such a high level of corruption and that is the end of the story as far as he is concerned. Maybe the old adage counts: Please don't confuse me with facts.
Another adage Mr President: You can't fool all the people all of the time! Even the millions of SA citizens groveling in dirt and poverty but remain loyal to the ANC, and who had been promised such a pleasant future under ANC "democratic" rule, eventually turned against you. Now a new president will take your place. However, in all fairness I must congratulate you on having accepted this decision with what seems to be a level of self respect and dignity which is difficult to find in the rest of Africa. Well done so far on that score.
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