I don't mean to be argumentative here, but I actually think the company making a plan to install toilets and resolve this embarrassing situation in Cape Town should be commended.
Sure, the DA has a point, and for that matter, so does the ANCYL... The ANCYL however should not have destroyed the enclosures, but I also believe the DA should not have removed the toilets in question.
Furthermore, at a recent meeting, the DA leader and Cape Town mayor both walked out due to the ANCYL threatening to make the city ungovernable. At this stage it should be well known to all in sundry that the youth wing of the ANC is undoubtedly one of the most immature much of so-called youth the ANC has ever had, none more so that it’s leader. However, the fact that they shout off ridiculous statements such as the above is hardly surprising and it certainly cannot be a reason for Ms. Zille and co to take a stage left.
In fact, I strongly believe this was a perfect opportunity for either party to say "we actually care more for people than political advantage." The people should have been put first in this situation. Instead we have two parties arguing over whose job it is to put toilets in. It’s comical as much as it is tragic.
For heaven's sake, people have a right to dignity regardless of their political affiliation and from all the evidence I’ve seen the people did not destroy these toilets, it was the ANCYL.
It’s become horrendously clear to me that there is just about nobody in government who has the best interests of the people at heart. It’s shocking and incredibly sad.
What this country needs is less politicians after their own agendas and more moral leaders who will in all honesty and integrity put the needs of the people first.
So, thank you to whoever this company is - you are acting maturely and right in this situation.
PS: Before you all crucify me; please note I am a DA supporter. I just cannot whole-heartedly support them in this case.
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