Keep Mandela’s Struggle alive by helping SA
THREE years ago, on December 5,, the country and the world were shaken by the news of Nelson Mandela’s death. The world was emotionally moved after losing such a very special and precious gift. He was taken away from us.
As we take a moment to reflect on Mandela’s passing, we should check the progress we have made as a nation, including the things we have done to improve the lives of our people and fighting poverty.
If we haven’t made any progress, let’s try to find lasting solutions to social problems that are growing in intensity.
We can imagine how bitter and painful it is for Tata’s spirit to witness the turmoil and anarchy taking place in his beloved country. The Father of the Nation dedicated his life to the Struggle to better the lives of the oppressed.
Millions of children are still going to bed with empty stomachs while many people in rural areas are forced to share water with animals. Millions of people don’t have proper shelter.
Recently we witnessed a disturbing incident of a threeyear-old child whose life was cut short when the shack they lived in with parents was swept away by heavy rain.
Corruption in government becomes the order of the day and has reached crisis proportions with the head of state continuing to swim in corrupt activities, a president who is the subject of investigation in a state capture report.
Integrity and morality have become the enemies of those in power.
The lesson we must at least learn from Mandela is not to just moan and complain, but roll up our sleeves, work very hard and change the situation around us.
Cope urges all South Africans to commit themselves and keep Madiba’s legacy alive by renewing our commitment to the constitution and the rule of law.
Let’s all vow to speak up against corruption and injustice. Dennis Bloem
Let’s try to find solutions to social problems