Students from Wits University demonstrate in Johannesburg. Picture: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
In it, they would sadly read that the nation’s trust and confidence in our politicians and state bodies, including parliament, the courts, the public protector and state-owned enterprises are at a historic low . They would read of the neglect and obstruction by the ANC-led government of a 10-year-old, viable and well contrived National Development Plan, which, if implemented, could have reversed our nation's fortunes. .
On the contrary, they would read about how the ANC believes its so-called policy of localisation will be the greatest restorer of economic health to our country . It’s akin to giving someone an aspirin to treat gangrene.