If reports that supporters of former president Jacob Zuma and ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule are planning a national shutdown are true, we should be worried as citizens of this country. Both leaders are facing charges of corruption. Zuma is also involved in a tug-of-war with the Zondo state-capture inquiry regarding him disrespecting both the commission and the Constitutional Court.

Why are people so hell-bent on protecting these two individuals? Clearly, those who are supporting them are either involved in acts of corruption themselves or are potential looters. It is unimaginable that in a country that is essentially involved in a war against corruption, there are honest people who support those facing corruption charges...

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