SA needs mature leaders

VERY soon we will be witnessing the ANC’s 54th National Conference and I wish the organisation, participants and supporters all the best.

As participants will also be electing a new ANC president, it is essential for all members to encourage and create space for debate, diverse political engagement and to critically evaluate each candidate to establish a healthy democracy to continue the good legacy of Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela and others.

Warring factionalism, character assassination, tension, breakaway groups, intimidation and public mudslinging destroy nation-building, transformation, social integration and cohesion among citizens.

For South Africa’s democracy to grow stronger we must have political leaders who work together and co-operate with each other for the greater good.

Corrupt and clandestine governance is not in the best interest of the country and citizens.

Until we reconcile our disagreements and are able to make informed political decisions, healing from our atrocious past will be difficult.

Let us continue to build South Africa through mature and honest political practices and education, equitable policies and checks and balances. Pietermaritzburg