Comments on: Motlanthe greeted with relief, but South Africa’s problems are not over

By: Mpumi

Mpumi — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:00:38 +0000

I would like to ask the following questions to President Kgalema Motlanthe. these questions were tackled on South Africa’s new political debate show:

Do we have double standards on crime? Is there one law for the rich and powerful, and another for the poor? Is zero tolerance the answer? Should Jackie Selebi be fired whilst he faces the law?

Watch THE BIG DEBATE tomorrow at 9pm on the eNews Channel, with Minister of Safety & Security Nathi Mthethwa, opposition parties, business and labour.

I agree with Prof. Adam Habib we all need to “smack all the politicians heads together” for playing politics over the crime issue. Also interesting on the show, was hearing Soweto’s criminals talking openly about their crimes, since they feel they have nothing to lose.

You can also watch THE BIG DEBATE online:

Visit http://www.mybigdebate.com to watch our previous episodes on Zimbabwe and on the Elections and to leave your comments.

By: JObs in Pakistan

JObs in Pakistan — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:57:08 +0000

I think the polices of the Government is very good,according to President Kgalema Motlanthe,They are prepared many plannes for the good result of there economy.

By: Gcaleka

Gcaleka — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:29:27 +0000

This article is misinformed about South Africa.It is distorting facts.Surfice to say it also pretends that success are based on an individual.The premise equates our democracy to other countries which is not true.We want Zuma, and the breakaway group democratically lost in our National Conference.We are still here as ANC and there are no divisions in the Party.

By: Bobo

Bobo — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:11:28 +0000

I do not agree that many South African’s will prefer Motlanthe. It would be rather unfortunate for him to start nursing ambitions for the high office. The people of South Africa want Zuma. The arrogance displayed by the likes of Sexwale, Ramaphosa and Phosa in removing Thabo Mbeki is not forgotten!!! Awuleth’umshini wami

By: victor

victor — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:18:54 +0000

Motlanthe appears to be the safest bet. If Zuma is a pragmatic politician, he can leave motlanthe run the show but he , Zuma, remains the kingmaker to ensure that the people’s demands are met.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:35:00 +0000

Comrade montlanty wil steer south africa to a right direction

By: Dr. Ethiopia

Dr. Ethiopia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:22:26 +0000

Unfortunately, for him he comes ionto office with a lot of heavy-lifting to do. But difficulties break some men, and make others. There is nothing left but to do the heavy-lifting. I am sure he will rise up to the occasion.