It sounds pretty random, but it had some special significance for me since many of my own friends voted in that election. Hoping for change. Thinking they could make a difference.
Another reason why it held such significance for me is the fact that Jacob Zuma would be running for president under the ANC party. And...you guessed right. I don't like Jacob Zuma. In fact, I detest the man.
It's a very long story. But living there for two years has given me enough reason to dislike the man forever more, and to be severely horrified at the thought that this man could be running the one country I've been able to call home.
As far as I can tell, the election results aren't out yet. I am however almost certain that Jacob Zuma will win this election. How much by is a different matter. Since the ANC would need two thirds of the vote in order to change the constitution. I do not want Jacob Zuma to achieve that two thirds. I don't even want him to achieve half the vote! But I guess South Africa must speak for itself.
*UPDATE*
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As I probably should have known would happen. But on the plus side - he didn't win the two thirds majority. And I sincerely hope this spells out future trouble for the ANC.
Or at least warns the ANC to buck up and spend tax payers money on helping the poor. Unlike past attempts to change the names of the roads and the airport. I mean, what was wrong with Johannesburg International Airport? Why O.R. Tambo Airport? And nobody calls Pretoria, 'Tshwane', it's still Pretoria to us!
Funnily enough, when I read the news report in The Star (Malaysian version) people were arguing about which one of his two wives would end up being known as the First Lady.
Could we get anymore ridiculous??
Mishy <3
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