I personally think that she set the country back twice the 10 years that intimate she did in your article, Sizwe. This FACT has NOTHING to do with the mourning and appropriate conveyance of condolences for her passing away. THAT, her passing away, is another topic altogether, and Sizwe NEVER commented in THAT context.

I don’t what it is with Black People (and I am one thoroughly black person) and the death of fellow black people such that the truth of an ugly matter cannot be told on the very grave of our source of grief while the deceased yet lived.

As is the case with Zuma, Black People have an unhealthy “respect” for elderly people. As long as one is considered old enough to be a parent, one gets away with all sorts of crimes because it is considered rude to confront elderly people for misbehaving like teenagers.

I will repeat myself: let it be said precisely as it is. Sizwe, feel free to take this whichever way you please, but your sentiments echo mine 207%.

“[The] truth is marching on…!”

I do want to point out that the article is not making fun of the minister’s death – just her alleged achievements during her tenure in government. It is quite inappropriate to give undeserved praise to someone who has made a mess of one of the most important developmental building blocks required for growth in South Africa. Appointing her in a role in which she was totally out of her depth is squarely an unmitigated mistake resting on the shoulders of Thabo Mbeki. Wonkie only hopes Mr Zuma has a clearer vision when it comes allocating the telecommunication portfolio during his term.