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It is all so disappointing

I have shied away from writing about politics and local events in my blog for some time now, largely because it is all so disappointing. You cannot open a newspaper without reading how various members of the Mandela family are fighting each other and that is not even to get into the allegations about Madiba being on life support or not.

A page later you will read more about Nkandla, where the reports are all top secret, despite even the Deputy President saying they should not be, and politicians try to assure us that the President is paying for his house, but just not the security upgrades, which include a tuck shop for one of his wives, not to mention, it would appear, everything other than the shell of the house. For example, since they say there has to be air conditioning in the area, and I am assuming they are saying that from a security point of view, the President is not paying for any of the air conditioning that is put into his house – that is a “security upgrade”. It is amazing that more members of Parliament are not taking the “if you cannot beat them, join them” approach and all asking for “security” upgrades of their houses. After all, an argument can be made for just about every feature that you put into a house that it could be a security upgrade. If you live on a busy road, double glazed glass is far better to keep out the noise and to keep you warmer – but I am sure if somebody aims an arrow at you, the double glazed glass will also do a better job of keeping you safe. An underground home theatre must be a safer way to watch television, perhaps with a downstairs bar and other refreshments in the event of an attack while you are watching TV.

With the latest and most expensive technology ranging from fridges to of course the tuck shop, which will prevent you from having to go outside the property for some of your shopping, you can be more secure and have taxpayers fund it all. I have always felt that Presidents in South Africa are paid too little, as are most politicians, and while that far exceeds the earnings of the average person, it allows temptations to arise, but I think everybody, had they known this was on the table, would be prepared to be the State President or indeed a Cabinet Minister, at little or no cost, just for a R200 million plus “security upgrade” to their mansion or family village.

Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 Share on Facebook   Tweet It

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Sundome  said:
on Friday 19-Jul-13 01:48 PM
Politics = a never ending story..

thembi  said:
on Thursday 18-Jul-13 10:25 AM
What is happening is really a disgrace to the country.

Anicia  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 03:23 PM
It is disappointing that the Mandela family members are fighting for who's who - while the poor man is still alive! As far as I am concerned we are all paying for our houses BUT what about all the extras, that we also wanted-who is paying for that?? We all wanted to be members of Parliament! So that we can join the "Sous Train" what will happen? Bankcruptcy.!

Angelique  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 01:54 PM
This all irritates me because nothing gets done about it and truth is, its our tax money that goes towards all of this. Now its state secret and we have no right to know what we are paying for. Its only a top secret because it is wrong and they know it! They openly 'steal' and get away with it. At the end of the day even if wrong gets done, they are unlikely to get fired but are just moved around to a different cabinet. How I would love to work for government. When elections strike and you have complained - please make sure you are there to vote!

Joyce  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 12:46 PM
I agree that it is all so disappointing.

salomie   said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 12:04 PM
as long as those who are in a position of power rules, and the people accept the way thing are done, no change will come

brumilde  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 10:47 AM
really is disappointing. I try not to be involved or notice these silly events.

Cherise  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 09:22 AM
Never mind security reasons its steams down to abusive behaviour on all levels so sad and pathetic.

CornĂ©  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:57 AM
Its all so depressing that I dont spend too much time reading the newspaper or listening to the news.

Lucretia  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:52 AM
I am so tired of politics. None are so blind as those who do not wish to see. Everyone should read the book - Africa the Shackled Continent written by Robert Guest. Let them see just what corruption does to a country.

Thabitha  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:47 AM
I was listing to one of Mandela's grandchild she said they are not perfect and we mustn't judge them; when you want to be angry or hate you must watch politics news

Liesl  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:44 AM
It is unbelievable what our country's leaders openly get away with. When I read these types of articles, I always ask myself when ENOUGH is going to be and what will it take.

Simone  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:40 AM
Most of us will say that "oh, it's because we live in South Africa, that's the problem, etc..." But the problem is that every other country all have their own issues. Either way, this news is very frustrating and disappointing to look at.

Helen  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:39 AM
I am fully agree about the reading newspapers today, all negative news and useless debates. And again even Cart Blanch open the question about the cost of security of President today. why we do not hear news about new subsidising policies and help to pure people in the country?!!

Julz  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:36 AM
What's really sad is that there is very little "good" we can say about our government and how it is run. I do not watch news or read the paper - call me ignorant, crucify me - I am sorry, there's just nothing good happening anywhere it seems. My eye is on Israel - that's all I am interested in - if the pawpaw hits the fan in Israel it's over for all of us... Armageddon.....

Bianca  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:30 AM
I watch the 19h00 news report every evening and to a certain extent I do agree that watching the news is sometimes extremely draining and most of the news is negative news. Every now and again, there is a positive story that breaks the horror / sadness and disappointment that fills the news. This story particularly is extremely disappointing and I must agree that if our taxes / money are being used for this upgrade as they call it..... At least have the guts to be open and transparent about it.....

Alexis  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:27 AM
I am so tired of politics - it never seems to end and there is always something new everyday to have to worry about and stress about - there is no more caring - only selfishness

marilie  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:24 AM
politics and local events are disappointing to know that the news papers are so off-putting that the people who are being spoken off ,that is the people that must built this land but they are in the papers for the wrong reason

Tanya - The T  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:15 AM
Darth Vador... touching the dark side has never felt so good.

Sorea  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:11 AM
All these soap opera like family feuds and underhanded dealings really clouds one's view on our country I'm afraid. Especially if you look at the situation at present where the politicians are more interested in furthering their own needs and lining their own pockets than to use that money they so easily squander away to further the country and the people. But the old recipe of "keep them dumb and they won't know any better" is still very much used as a political tool. Sad really ...

Kaylee  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:08 AM
I think this whole scandal is ridiculous. I was trying to convince a friend of mine to read the news, as although he is addicted to social networking, he never reads the news which I have always thought to be extremely important (blame my matric history teacher for forcing us to read the newspaper once a week). But, when I see news like this, I might as well adopt his stance and remain ignorant to what's happening in the news.

david  said:
on Tuesday 16-Jul-13 08:06 AM
it is as if the clowns were left in charge of the circus...

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