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| The development nicknamed Zumaville by the media: A project that is set to be benefitial. (www.mg.co.za) |
Does South Africa want to be the joke of the continent or the world? The government is planning a R2 billion town in President Jacob Zuma’s home village, Nkandla. This development is said to be a rural development by spokesperson Mac Maharaj. This development has already been criticised by many political people saying that this project is just to benefit Zuma and his family above the priorities of South African citizens.
The former president of the ANC Youth League, Julius Malema, accused President Zuma of building “New York City of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Nkandla however this project is an idea by Masibambisane development initiative which is co-chaired by President Zuma read more
The name of the project is Umlazi-Nkandla Smart Growth Centre which is expected to have:
· A new school with boarding facilities
· A recreation centre featuring a swimming pool and tennis courts
· Government facilities, including offices for home affairs and social development
· New community facilities including a library, theatre and recreation centre
Now this project will be sponsored by private sector sponsors like Old Mutual and by the millions of South Africans who pay their tax. The government is also expected to contribute by a billion.
Is this a scheme or what? This project shows that in South Africa developments or projects are taken more seriously than poverty, education or health. A democratic country has a lot to embrace but not by mis-using money and claiming that it is beneficial. The image that is communicated and created is that President Jacob Zama’s projects come first and this means we are a lost nation because of our leader. Where is the public relations expertise when you need one, because certainly the government is succeeding at building the most negative ideas for the citizens?
i agree with you i think this is not a good idea but i can really say they can build schools and the others you mention with a little budget so that they can build other school in other provinces because is not Zuma's village that is so much in need
ReplyDeleteYes Grace I mean there are a whole lot of things that are in need than a city which is only going to be benecial to one province, or to the President's home province rather.
DeleteI think that this is not fair if the resident wants to build New York City in his village he should take the money from his own salary. There are people are really needy who could be help with that money that is about to be wasted for nothing.
ReplyDeleteWell... If he does not want to use his money. Why not fundraise or organise a walkathon? Other than rip people off their tax without even communicating the idea to them.
DeleteI would say is a good idea to improve where you coming from but they should do the same in all provinces to improve so-called social development.Looking on Mpumalanga situation they should start there,because that province doesn't have a university at all.
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly the kind of improvments that should be done. Our government is not planning thoroughly and strategically.
DeleteThis is true madness i tell you. Yes its good to develop where you are from but what our president is doing is too much if not three much, what aboout other places that too need to be developed? is he going to develop them with the same amount because i bet you there are a lot of places out there that are worst than his hometown.
ReplyDeleteYes, the matter again comes from the amount that is being used. It is too much.
DeleteThis is so wrong but unfortunately our voice won't change anything in this government. At least if they agree doing that in all provinces even if not today but next coming years.
ReplyDeleteI like the point that you are made, that unfortunatelty our voice won't change anything. Hence I say we are a lost nation because of our leader.
Deletei knew it that this was coming to happen, i promise if south africa dosenot change our leaders and soon the country will be no more the coming few years becuse what zuma is doing is sh$#
ReplyDeleteI also do not see the country progressing with such decisions or developments. I do not see ANC ruling in the next ten years for that matter unless it changes its' objectives.
DeleteThose in charge will always follow their hearts because not long ago it was Limpopo books crisis while our president have a beautiful plan of spending money on things that we can live without.why the president do not use the money to build libraries were they are needed?
ReplyDeleteMy point exactly. There are a lot more things considered as needs than this development which is like a want.
Deletewhy waste money on tryin to do fancy unnesesarry things... why not take that money build rdp houses and libraries in that village... because those are the basic needs,not a swiming pool ... no body dies because they never had a chance to swim.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. Okay I know that South Africa needs a lot of facilities and children do need to learn how to swim but if this was a development for every town, building one thing at aime.
DeleteThis is a problem with country leaders, they take advantage of their leadership. They should make decissions to benefit the country as a whole, and not just focus on one area.
ReplyDeleteDefinately.
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