Same old problems this year as last year
I PREDICT this year is not going to be a good year for South Africa. The country faces political instability, a rand that has lost value and a possible VAT increase.
Many parts of the country will remain in the grip of a drought and we will have to import maize.
The municipal elections could bring surprises. The EFF, led by Julius Malema, might prove to be more militant, making radical demands, and we will see more township unrest, strikes and marches, while corruption and crime will continue to prevail.
We had an unpleasant year last year. There was uncertainty about many things. Worst of all was the rand’s drop in value after President Jacob Zuma changed finance ministers.
To bring about change, you need to change the leadership. Zuma must retire to Nkandla.
Why does the ANC NEC have confidence in a man who has made so many blunders? Don’t they put South Africa first, rather than Zuma?
He is long past his sell-by date.
And, of course, on the world scene, we can expect to see more strife in the Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan and other troubled areas.
We can also expect to see a rise in bombings and killings by terrorists such as Islamic State, Boko Haram and other radicals.
I don’t believe the world will be any better this year than it was last – mankind will still live in fear and poverty.
ISMAIL M MOOLLA
Umzinto