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THE Valentine’s gift the South African citizens got from former presidents Jacob Zuma was enough to revive hope in every sector of society. This February 14^th gift caused a sigh of relief to all the citizens of this country as we bid a farewell to a leader who has harmed the South African socio-economic landscape due to arrogance and corruption.

The event before the day of the 14^th of February displayed the syndrome of African leaders who do not listen to their parties and people but rather put their personal interests first before the constituencies that put them in power. Going back, the United Nations report on governance in 2007 outlined, among other challenges, corruption as a result of leaders who do not want to relinquish power. In this report, the African Union is labelled as an arena of corrupt “gangsters” and main actors when it comes to family and self-enrichment.

The fact is that most African leader have over stayed their term in the Office and created their own dynasties at the expense of the poor communities. Former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe had been in power since 1981. The recent African gathering of the African heads of the State in Addis Adaba, Ethiopia did not discuss the issue of African leaders who do not want to vacate the office after the end of their term. This could be because the entire leadership are the culprits when it comes to the abuse power. This resulted in the world and investors characterising African as a gangsters’ paradise where loot state resources for themselves and relatives.

It is therefore a challenge that the new president will have to deal with as he is still navigating the economy of our country and challenges while trying to persuade investors to invest in the country. He has to intensify the fight against corruption so as to gain the trust of the citizens and voters of this country which was once a land of plenty. This country needs a leader who will lead with humility and dignity. Top of his agenda should be the goal of a better life for the people, for his people. As the Oliver Tambo once said: “Working together as fellow South Africans, we have it within our power to transform this country into a land of plenty”.

Well I would like to congratulate Cyril Ramaphosa as ths position needs someone who is committed for a change in lives of the poor and the change attitude. This is for a leader who leads with humility. I hope Cyril Ramaphosa as an author of the Constitution, will serve and respect it.

Article: South Africa needs a Humble Leader

Source: Daily Dispatch

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