SMANGALISO MKHATSHWA | South Africa needs leaders we can trust
Voters are saying,"we have had almost three decades of electing our leaders and almost all of those we elect are just experts in lip service. Nothing in our government changes, the politicians win but the people never do".
At the beginning of our hard-earned democracy there was a sense of decency, a dose of discretion, an unobstructed view of right and wrong, an instinct about acceptable boundaries. But almost without notice, it has all been eroded. Those who warned of the deterioration were heckled.It is a pity that leaders who lack integrity continue to destroy South Africa's reputation and the civic culture. It also ravages the government and citizens' trust.
Successful, ethical leadership is based on deep honesty, courage, moral vision, compassion, fairness and selflessness. One cannot overemphasise the importance of ethical leaders - educated in matters of good governance. Popularity cannot be the main criterion for electing a candidate.
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