Mr Jacob Zuma was lauded for saying during his acceptance speech in the National Assembly that he was hoping for a better relationship with the Opposition. Good thing he is not the Prime Minister of Britain. Robust debate in Parliament as it should be.
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July 23, 2010 | 17:05 pmBut there was a moment when the mask slipped, and slipped badly. Moffet Mofokeng from the City Press, a mild-mannered, very experienced, and very polite reporter asked simply, “Mr President, the movements in your office, can you give us an update on them?” No hostility, no malice, no agenda. Just a request for information. Zuma became a different person. He leant forward as far as the lectern would allow, “The problem with you guys”, he said, “is that you discuss matters that are not relevant to you, the discussions are confidential, we should end the matter there. Don’t go to speculation, even though that’s your right.” He stopped there. And caught himself. There was a definite pause, then that peculiar grunt he makes whenever under pressure, and he laughed. And ended with, “you’re just trying to make matters confidential not confidential.” – Stephen Grootes on President Jacob Zuma’s post-lekgotla press conference
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Not a particularly good debate in that video – but the advantages are clear: it forces leaders to be able to think on their feet and defend their positions by themselves.
Ok Prof: We’re up to bat now. We know what’s important, we know that Justice must be defended and uplifted by her lovers, I mean she has to have some folk who love, admire and protect her, and who are not fooled by self interested detractors charm with their cool promises.
This is a new period, just as it was in 94. Just perhaps, JZ, cause he loves to be admired and respected, may do good… lets see, but we can’t count on it.
What matters is the rule of law. I’m there, I know you and others are…
Keep on truckin, cheers, sirjon
Zuma has chosen his cabinet – congratulations to all those entrusted with good governance.
The only question I have so far is: “How powerful is the ‘powerful central planning post’ that Trevor Manuel will be holding? I hope this is not just meant to confuse the markets/investors.