The theory behind democracy is that the collective population joins their fee thinking minds in order to elect a person who shall best serve them through the rule of governance. This theory works on a global scale and is essentially infallible as the governments of the independent nations are accountable to their people. So why then has this "democracy", which has been glorified to such an ideological status, left us as South Africans with such authoritarian ineptitude and near autocratic rule? Who are we to question the now all-powerful, all-caring, all-bullshit ANC? The people have spoken and now Jacob is dancing. Because it was all a democratic process we're hailed as the jewel of Africa, which is kind of like winning a gold at the special Olympics, but hey, we all love the Blade Runner right? Forget the corruption, forget the nepotism, and forget the fact that a song about a fully automatic weapon is slowly becoming our new national anthem. Out of just under 50 million people is this the best possible individual to lead this country? I think you can postulate as to what my answer shall be. So is our democratic process working? Is it as watertight as it claims to be? The single criteria that someone needs to fulfil in order to have their say is to be a South African citizen over 18 years of age, and that's a test even Julius could pass. I have a few different hypotheses about what should qualify a voter to mark his or her X, because at this point in time there is something very wrong about a system that allows this idiot to power, something very wrong indeed. And before I am chastised and labelled a racist colonialist for my suggestions please bear in mind one thing: the ANC is part of the tri-partite alliance. They are controlled by Blade Nzimande and his communist comrades, and ask North Koreans how that kind of democracy is working for them.

THE RISE OF ZUMA – THE FALL OF A COUNTRY’S HOPE: MANDELA’S BIG MISTAKE

There is no use denying that South Africa has huge socio, economic and political problems and that the government has failed miserably by not adequately addressing these problems with the given resources. However, we are a tough nation which has endured through many hardships and have only recently dealt with our greatest problem ever, Apartheid.
We are a young democracy of only 13years and are alive with potential. We are the gateway into the resource rich Southern Africa and in terms of development we are years ahead of any other country in the region. Our infrastructure is sound and expanding, the 2010 world cup is around the corner and we as South Africa's youth have so much to look forward too.

Again I reiterate that there is no denying our countries problems and the ANCs inefficient, often corrupt dealings with these problems. But it must be said that these problems were so monumental and diverse to begin with that most, if not all,  governments or organisations would struggle. This is why the recent political turmoil is the most exciting chapter in South Africa's history since 1994. The introduction of the new political party, Congress of the People or COPE, will only help better this country. If the ANC were to enjoy their rule as a monopoly we would continue to experience poor service delivery and corruption but COPE will now compete with the ANC for its share of the votes and if you have ever studied economics or played sport at a competitive level you will know that competition leads to improved performance;  in other words, more efficient, less costly and more beneficial service delivery. If either party acts ineffectively they will lose votes and as a result it will be in their best interests to not only address these problems but also further our country as a global player.