So, off he went - Jacob Zuma, Deputy President of South Africa; sacked by President Mbeki. For once, my president has done the right thing at the right time: Place principle above politics.
Jacob Zuma landed himself in an intolerable situation with his financial advisor having been found guilty of fraud in his line of duty. Zuma even had the flagrant audacity to claim a clear conscience based on ignorance in the whole affair, which involved his advisor receiving substantial bribes for deals on military equipment. Out with him, I say.
If Africa is to progress along the road out of accute corruption, then the above present the kinds of integrity and courage that are required of all the leaders of Africa. Well done, Mbeki. Let's hope continued wisdom prevails at the appointment of the next Deputy President of SA.
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