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The Classic Zuma Move is Still Alive

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With reference to the upcoming “Taking Legislatre to the people” programme/event/talk show/propaganda taking place at the Ernest Swanepoel Hall in Despatch under the theme, “Accelerating service delivery through accountability” from 22 to 24 October 2024.

I have seen one ward offering residents lunch and transport to the event. Okay it is only for 10 warm bodies but…..

I find it disconcerting that we have to offer people lunch and transport to attend these government events and cannot help wondering that the method being used is a classic “Zuma Move” – provide some crumbs from the table to the peasants and they will do what you tell them to, along with defending you to the death.

Maybe people in government should deal with real issues – like “accountability” or potholes or service delivery or proper care of the funds entrusted to them rather than spending money by ‘paying’ people to attend events.

After all – if I was offered a free lunch I would know deep down in my bones that my opinion was not really wanted but rather my unquestioning support.

Put it another way – as part of the media I know for a fact that any offers of lunch or product are not offers to probe and find out the truth but rather peace offerings in exchange for a puff piece and don’t you dare tell me that the offer of transport and lunch to the “Accelerating service delivery through accountability” event is any different.

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.