Opinion / Columnist
Elections in South Africa are a reflection of the democracy the country enjoys
10 May 2019 at 15:00hrs | Views
In South Africa one is not killed for belonging to his or political party of his or her choice nor do you hear of 'party thugs 'setting up bases in the rural. While the late Dr Joshua Nkomo could be turning in his grave, the late Nelson Mandela could be smiling in his grave.The former for democracy he yearned for, the latter for democracy enjoyed in the "economic giant of Africa".
In Zimbabwe democracy is a myth.Divergent views are not tolerated, supporting the opposition is an unwritten crime .This is why months down the line after a shame of an election the crusade against Chamisa is still on .If our elections were something to write home about surely we would not have a leader always reminding "bused"people he is the leader.
As is the norm Zanu-PF sends its people to South Africa during election time. On this one let us look at Zanu pf Secretary for Youth, Lewis Matutu. In his spat against Chamisa he says he was there on the ground in South Africa during just ended election time.Oh must have been interesting for the youth leader accustomed to beating up opposition supporters here in Zimbabwe.
Tell us more Matutu how democracy is real in South Africa not mock Chamisa about his presidency yet Munangagwa is leading the nation on the back of a Judiciary assisted legitimacy .
Zanu-PF has captured every state institution for it to stay in power. The same judiciary that you find their ruling on Chamisa "justice served" has always served Zanu-PF interests first before delivery of justice so as such their ruling is Zanu-PF ruling.
In South Africa elections are welcome by the people for they bring desired change. In Zimbabwe they bring more avarice driven leaders out to join the gravy train with Zanu-PF in driver's seat.
Zanu-PF will send delegates to South Africa election time just to bring trinkets back home not to observe and learn otherwise they would have learnt you don't beat a person for supporting opposition.
In Zimbabwe democracy is a myth.Divergent views are not tolerated, supporting the opposition is an unwritten crime .This is why months down the line after a shame of an election the crusade against Chamisa is still on .If our elections were something to write home about surely we would not have a leader always reminding "bused"people he is the leader.
As is the norm Zanu-PF sends its people to South Africa during election time. On this one let us look at Zanu pf Secretary for Youth, Lewis Matutu. In his spat against Chamisa he says he was there on the ground in South Africa during just ended election time.Oh must have been interesting for the youth leader accustomed to beating up opposition supporters here in Zimbabwe.
Tell us more Matutu how democracy is real in South Africa not mock Chamisa about his presidency yet Munangagwa is leading the nation on the back of a Judiciary assisted legitimacy .
Zanu-PF has captured every state institution for it to stay in power. The same judiciary that you find their ruling on Chamisa "justice served" has always served Zanu-PF interests first before delivery of justice so as such their ruling is Zanu-PF ruling.
In South Africa elections are welcome by the people for they bring desired change. In Zimbabwe they bring more avarice driven leaders out to join the gravy train with Zanu-PF in driver's seat.
Zanu-PF will send delegates to South Africa election time just to bring trinkets back home not to observe and learn otherwise they would have learnt you don't beat a person for supporting opposition.
Source - A T Kadada
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