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From: Jupiter Punungwe
Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Subject: [Mwananchi] Africa's curse - ritual beliefs - 12 cows slaughtered in Zuma ritual
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Zuma's problem is simple. Well according to me. Some sections of South African society, especially the educated middle class to wealthy sections are unhappy with his leadership style.

His solution - call upon the ancestors. A few dead cows and everything should be alright. The whole of South Africa should be happy.

No analysis of what is wrong is involved. No plan is involved. No attempt of engagement is involved.

In the West leaders would be scouring universities and think tanks looking for scientific ideas and results of in-depth research into problems to try and come up with ideas on how to tackle the problems.

Well this is Africa for you. Make a sacrifice to the ancestors. If we go by the beliefs of the Zimbabwe cabinet, they can even send you as much pure refined diesel as you want. You don't even have to dig for it, it will just flow out of solid rock!

At this moment I am at a complete loss for words. With leadership like this, Africa is going nowhere. Cry the beloved motherland.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Politics/12-cows-slaughtered-in-Zuma-ritual-20121126

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12 cows slaughtered in Zuma ritual

2012-11-26 11:37

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma's family killed 12 cows in a ritual believed to be aimed at extending his tenure ahead of the ANC's national elective conference in Mangaung, according to a report on Monday.

The Star reported that the family held the ritual at his Nkandla residence on Sunday to commune with Zuma's ancestors.

Although no other African National Congress leaders were seen at the event, Zuma joined Zulu warriors in traditional dances as thousands of his relatives prayed for him to retain his position of ANC president.

Zuma was reportedly given a shield and spear to defend himself from other contenders for the ANC's top position.

In the wake of a public outcry over allegations that Zuma spent R250m in taxpayers' money on renovating his private home at Nkandla, he is expected to be challenged by Deputy PresidentKgalema Motlanthe.

Zuma's son Edward told police and security personnel to expel the media towards the end of the celebrations.

A reporter for The Mercury was apparently manhandled off the premises by police. 

- SAPA

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