So, yesterday was the day that the African National Congress (ANC) celebrated 100 years as a movement for the people.
Many have thought that such a big party/celebration was in poor taste with so many people in South Africa having to struggle with well below the acceptable living standards for such at time as this.
However, I don't today want to add to the many voices that have already spoken about such a thing.
What I want to ask is what are the ruling party thinking today, having seen thousands of people gather for the song and dance and then leave when President Jacob Zuma addressed those assembled?
100 years ago, a group of good, solid men and women got together to fight against injustices in South Africa - they got together to fight for the people - to become a movement for the people. Is the modern day ANC still a movement for the people? If so, why would the thousands present at yesterdays celebration feel the need to leave when the head of this movement stood up to share a message that spoke of the victories of the past and the plans for the ANC's future?
I say, congratulations to the ANC, particularly to those who worked tirelessly and even gave their lives for the people of South Africa. My hope and prayer is that, as a ruling party, the ANC will return to the days when they really worked to improve the lives of those living in this great country.
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Politics/1000s-leave-stadium-before-end-of-Zumas-speech-20120108
