A little effort by everyone can amount to huge difference

THIS blessed and beautiful nation has been through worse pains, challenges and difficulties before. And it seemed impossible to overcome those odds at that time and season. But there were men and women full of courage and determination to liberate our nation at every cost.

These leaders kept the lamp of hope burning for the sake of us all. Because where there is no hope, there is definitely no future. And where there is no future, darkness rules. So they had to keep the lamp burning, even in the worst circumstances. Today as a nation we face new challenges and difficulties. I guess every generation has a role to play in shaping their nation.

We carry the calling, and the responsibility to contribute to moving our motherland forward. A little effort by everyone can amount to a huge difference when combined.

We must all keep the lamp of hope burning. We all have hope in different sizes. And we all have something to give back according to our capabilities. We can’t just take and enjoy the gift of freedom our forefathers fought and died for. But we must all ensure that this hard earned freedom becomes a legacy that every generation will be proud to be part of. By taking it to glorious heights.

Despite how expensive and beautiful something can be, if it’s not well maintained in the long run it loses its value. And that’s exactly what’s happening in South Africa.

Today’s youth don’t honour our heritage. And most of them say, “What can the past do for me?” Little do they know that it’s the very same past that assured their present democracy. And it is what they do today that will determine a successful future. Nevertheless, we shouldn’t lose hope for them, at least let’s assist them to see the rays of this light of hope.

The days are indeed dark in our nation. Unemployment is very high, hate and racial issues are like a time bomb, crime intrudes into homes, our education and health systems are poor, and political leaders keep on missing the main point.

Despite what we go through as a nation, the blame game won’t take us anywhere. We should hold our lamps of hope in silence, because so far much has been said and little has been done.

We need leadership that will not only show us the problems we have, but to bring forth solutions to redress our problems, that’s all we need.

Leadership is not a career, but it’s a calling that comes with great responsibilities. And solving problems should come natural to a leader. Eric Shikobela Pretoria