Xolani  reflects  on the 17 banks involved in collusion and currency manipulation that have compromised their standing in society.

After the firing of Nhlanhla Nene, it's said that some chief executive officers of these banks together with ANC officials held late night talks with Zuma which ultimately forced his hand. Clearly in these negotiations banks had a moral high ground, they had credibility. They were able to force Zuma's hand.

Imagine what would happen now if Zuma were to press ahead with all these rumored reshuffles. If they were to sit in a meeting with Zuma, he would challenge them, laugh at them and say you guys allowed greedy traders to collude, you have no right to tell me what to do.

Xolani reflects on Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) research conducted in Rustenburg that found that sexual violence plays a significant role in the increasing number of HIV infections and depression.

The study found that 33% of women who suffered depression experienced rape or violence from their partners and 20% of HIV infections are caused by rape. As part of our national strategic plan on HIV, we need to find actionable programmes that will deal specifically with issues of sexual violence in our country.

Xolani reflects on seeing the young people as Members of Parliament. He says that Democracy needs young people. These are people who will inject energy and come up with fresh new ideas on how to do things. Perhaps this will be an eye opener for the ANC to get on board and bring up new young talent?

Xolani Gwala reflects on the 19 despite police and forensic investigations and efforts to find relatives and families.

First and foremost, it's the responsibility of a particular family to look after those individuals. Of course, we can blame government. But, we have got to put a finger of blame to ourselves as families and community structure and start educating and understanding what it’s like dealing with somebody suffering from this condition.

Xolani reflects  on the  Paul O' Sullivan's arrest that were suspicious. He says the show of force by police was unnecessary. It seems the police ignored a court order to give O'Sullivan 48 hours’ notice if he was to be arrested.

Xolani reflects on the Water and Sanitation Minister’s call to action against the Treasury highlighted in the Sunday Times newspaper over the weekend . The issue around the department being bankrupt.The concerning part is the issue the department is taking up  the charge against Treasury not being able to give more money and acting in a private capacity. Instead of taking up this fight. The call for action to take care of the water leaks and the issues around the restrictions needs the focus.

Xolani reflects on the troops that will surround Parliament today when the president gives his State of the Nation address .This call by the president needs to be challenged as  one man cannot be allowed to defy the constitution and destroy our democracy

Xolani reflects on the one problem we face as a country and that instead of going ahead we end up taking a few steps back. This was brought to light in the recent announcement of the SANDF soldiers that will be deployed to Parliament for Sona tomorrow that send a completely negative message when Parliament is for the people. The president also announced a new launch project called Invest SA ,which ultimately  is a great step to fast pacing our economy but his later statement overshadows his good deed for the country .

Xolani reflects on the Finland education system and why it is one of the best systems out ther . What is surprising is that a lot of emails came through from South African’s who are implementing the system in their schools. One thing that comes up is that the system in fact respects their teachers and they are almost seen on the same level as medical professionals and this is one element we are missing in our schools, respecting our teachers.

Xolani reflects on the opinion piece made by Justice Malala in the Times newspaper  about black lives don’t matter in relation to the  deaths of the 94 people in the Life Esidemeni case .There needs to be mass action and protest over what has happened and Society needs to care a bit more.