EDITORIAL: Dlamini-Zuma as MP: Why Zuma did it
The fact that Zuma seems to be contemplating it suggests he feels his candidate is slipping behind
Women’s Day, a few weeks back, was commemorated in a sprawling tent in Kimberley, packed with ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) members bused in from various provinces. The keynote speaker was President Jacob Zuma, who was welcomed with a gushing introduction by sycophantic social development minister Bathabile Dlamini, who sung her master’s praises. It was a government event — paid for by taxpayers — but it quickly devolved into an ANC rally for presidential hopeful Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who sat demurely in the front. It wasn’t long before Zuma began singing along to Dlamini-Zuma’s campaign chant: "On your marks, get set, we are ready for Nkosazana." The crowd, on their feet, belted out the song as Dlamini-Zuma coyly remained in her seat, a smug grin plastered across her face. The event was a stark illustration of just how state resources are being abused in support of the campaign for the ANC presidency. It’s a worrying trend that is only likely to accelerate in the coming weeks. This ...
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