Politics

Happy Father’s Day to beloved Madiba, who was a father to our nation, a beacon of love and hope. Always missed but always loved too. – Ellen Fedele, Atlantis.

Even a strong phrase like “utterly pathetic” is inadequate to describe the ANC. They lambaste Helen Zille, leader of the only efficient provincial government in the country, but in the face of damning emails proving massive corruption in their ranks they are tjoepstil. – William Bowler, Hout Bay.

Keith Gottschalk (Cape Points,June 15) omitted to mention the millions who died during the murderous reigns of Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot. – A Adams, Plumstead

JZ is the the cause of the battles of the youth today. He should look at the billions his corruption adds up to. – Victoria Ganfort, Belhar

Youth who use violence and show disrespect for elders must keep in mind that had South Africa not gone through a peaceful transition, they may not have existed due to a civil war. – George Hainsworth

Sport

Congratulations, Benni McCarthy, on your appointment as head coach of Cape Town City. We are proud of you and we know that you will deliver. – Johnny Ramrock, Ruyterwacht

Other

I resent the management of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra spending ratepayers’, subscribers’ and supporters’ money on the substandard French ‘violinist’ Philippe Graffin as soloist on June 15. – B Robinson, Three Anchor Bay