How President Ramaphosa failed his country

PRESIDENT Ramaphosa’s recent rant about the state of Johannesburg is a bizarre indicator of how shallow South Africa’s politicians have become about what constitutes a competent government.

The President is again expressing shock and horror at what the country’s 60 million other residents have known for decades. He talks about the state of Johannesburg as if he’s a foreign dignitary visiting South Africa for the first time. How often has he been chauffered to Luthuli House in the heart of Johannesburg over the last 30 years? Does he not see the progressive collapse of the city? Is he too busy on his iPad that he doesn't have time to look up to see the state of collapse? Has he driven past Alexandra recently and forgotten the promises made to the community in 2019? Seventy-seven people died in the 80 Albert Street building fire eighteen months ago. Lilian Ngoyi Street is still a horrible mess 20 months after…

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Star South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-10

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