Nomboniso Gasa writes today in the Sowetan that “We are a constitutional democracy that protects cultural freedoms of all, including those of the president. But the choices of the President of the Republic concern all of us”

She argues that “according to the cultural milieu, to which Malema refers, leadership is earned every day. Ukuzeyisa nobungcathu – self-control, discipline, modesty about one’s desires are critical qualities of leadership. The revelation of yet another child fathered by the president in one of his many sexual liaisons has been described by the ANC as his private life and something on which we should not comment. Yes, the president or any human being has a constitutionally protected right to privacy.

In the same vein, we must accept that the president of the country, by virtue of his position, has to exercise caution and inspire certain norms, values and principles.”

Read her full piece here.

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