It is often said that we should not "sweat the small stuff". We live in a society that is full of complaints. It is hardly surprising then that we struggle with stress. When Cyril Ramaphosa was in discussion with Jacob Zuma regarding his exit from the presidency there were demands that he act more decisively. But rushing to arms should only be a last resort. It is better to be level-headed and consider the bigger picture instead. After the ANC recalled Thabo Mbeki it led to a split in the organisation and the formation of Cope. When Julius Malema was expelled it caused a bigger rift within the ANC and society. Expelling Zuma ran the risk of greater splits and possibly even a civil war. Hot-headedness usually creates more problems than it solves. Rushing for the divorce courts or quickly firing people without resolving problems peacefully only increases instability. The Talmud speaks of a man who is divorcing his wife with a view to marrying another woman. He thinks the other woman w...
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