This are just my views not the that of my employer.: POLITICAL LEADERS KEEP DRAGGING THE COUNTRY TO OLD BATTLES. HOW DOES ZUMA BEING A SPY HELP SOLVE UNEMPLOYMENT-DIVERSION👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽 It does seem like many leaders in South Africa are unwilling to let go of political battles, even long after their time in office. The recent exchange between former President Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, where Mbeki labeled Zuma a possible spy, is just another chapter in a cycle of accusations that go back decades. Judge Nicholson’s 2008 ruling, which indirectly contributed to Mbeki’s removal by linking him to political interference in Zuma’s corruption case, was controversial at the time, and now we see Mbeki himself making serious allegations against Zuma. This constant resurfacing of old rivalries and spy allegations does raise concerns about whether South Africa’s democracy is stuck in the past rather than moving forward. It’s as if some leaders see the political arena as a lifelong battlefield rather than allowing democracy to evolve with new leadership and fresh ideas. The ANC, in particular, has struggled with internal divisions, and these public spats only deepen the cracks. This is both weakening governance and part of South Africa’s democratic character. On one hand, political infighting, especially among former and current leaders, distracts from real issues like economic growth, service delivery, and accountability. When leaders spend more time reviving old battles than addressing present challenges, governance suffers. The ANC’s internal conflicts have already led to policy paralysis, factionalism, and declining public trust. On the other hand, this drama is also a sign of an active democracy. In many one-party dominant systems, leaders don’t openly criticize each other because power is too centralized. In South Africa, even former presidents openly challenge each other, which at least shows that the political space is not entirely controlled. However, if these debates were about policy rather than personal history, they would add more value. Ultimately, democracy should be about progress, not revenge. If leaders don’t let go of the past, they risk taking the country down with them. Do you think South Africans are getting tired of these old battles, or do they still influence public opinion? South Africans have more pressing issues like unemployment, poverty, crime, and failing infrastructure—yet political leaders keep dragging the country back to old battles. At some point, people just want leadership that focuses on solutions rather than endless accusations and counter-accusations. The sad part is that while these political fights dominate the headlines, real governance issues take a back seat. It’s no surprise that voter turnout has been dropping, and many citizens feel disillusioned with politics altogether. I don’t think there’s any leader or party right now that offers a real break from this cycle, we stuck with the same old political culture. It feels like these old veterans want to die with our democracy as long as they don’t get to benefit. Nooo maarn! Is this part of South Africa’s democratic character?