Comments on: Zuma will run the ANC, but who will run Zuma?

By: Global Voices Online » South Africa: The Battle of Polokwane and the Future of South Africa

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:17:05 +0000

[...] Hartley condems the behaviour of Zuma supporters who booed Thabo Mbeki and his other members of his camp: There is shock among ordinary people at [...]

By: Bongane Mnyandu

Bongane Mnyandu — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:51:48 +0000

Quite interesting to listen to all the arguments put foward by all those who agree with Mbeki’s lust for a 3rd term. They are obviously the people that have benefitted most and the thought of suddenly waking up without power scares the hell out of these louts. Mbeki is the cause of all the ills that have befallen our loved ANC, how could he dare agree to run knowing very well that this is anathema in our democratic movement; we want change and now.

By: Lucas Matlala

Lucas Matlala — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:51:18 +0000

The events at Polokwane reflect the true anger of our peolpe towards the leadership of the ANC and their style of leadership. Mr Mbeki has succeeded to divide the party he claims to care for so much.

He introduced the Xhosa leadership in his Cabinet. He chose Questionable premiers in the provinces ahead of credible elected provincial chairpersons. As if that was enough the government offices across the country are full of the Xhosa minority and the local people in the provinces are not getting employment in their respective provinces.

Mr Mbeki cannot claim ignorance of the cause of tension within the ANC. The delegates are simply trying to make sure that the movement does not deteriorate to the level where it is exclusively owned by the Xhosa minority tribe.

I have nothing against the Xhosa people but the tribalism introduced by mr Mbeki cannot be tolerated anymore.

Mr Mbeki, you have only yourself to blame. No single tribe can own this country.