OPINION | The depth & persistence of the many difficulties we are experiencing is a profound moment of clarity that has previously been elusive because many South Africans kept hoping things would get better if they simply persevered, writes SongezoZibi
There is a lot to be depressed about, such as load shedding and high unemployment, writes the author. Photo: Herman Verwey
The depth and persistence of the many difficulties we are experiencing is a profound moment of clarity that has previously been elusive because many South Africans kept hoping things would get better if they simply persevered, writesLast weekend, South Africa woke up to two tavern tragedies in which at least 20 people were shot dead in cold blood and many more were injured.
In all the incidents, the perpetrators remained at large at the time of writing this column. Few people I know have confidence that the police under Bheki Cele will bring the murders to justice. It is the same hollow feeling people get when they think of the"fight" against corruption.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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