John Robbie's Comment

Nikiwe Bikitsha reflects on the country’s achievements despite seemingly unstable times, particularly in light of recent local elections and vetting for the next Public Protector   

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The Commission of Higher Education is hard at work addressing issues brought on by the Fees Must Fall movement. Nikiwe comments on the work that lies ahead for this commission.

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The AU chair has been quoted in today’s Times saying that weak leadership was to blame for the ANC losing the elections. Nikiwe asks at who exactly were the AU chair’s comments directed.

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Nikiwe Bikitsha (standing in for John Robbie) comments about economic inequality that still sees women paid much less than their male counterparts in the workplace. She believes that equal pay would provide women with security and most significantly, freedom.

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Nikiwe Bikitsha (in for John Robbie) comments that she stands behind the #RememberKhwezi silent protest, which took place during President Jacob’s speech at the election results centre on Saturday night. She emphasises how this has brought the spotlight back on the rape scourge.

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John spoke about the lessons that can be learned from the elections. He also spoke about the ANC underestimating their followers and asked whether have they learned anything from this.

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John made a call for political parties putting to put their difference aside after these elections and work together to make everything work and run smoothly in order to alleviate poverty.

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John comments about the significance of this vote, in light of those that fought in the struggle for us to have democratic elections. He reflects on the book, No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu, who paints the picture about the first elections in SA and the mixed emotions that he felt.

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John Robbie commented about the reform of once-notorious gangster, Mthembeni Robert Khuboni, who was tied to controversial political figure, Sifiso Nkabonde. He spent a number of years behind bars and has now (18 years later) come back to Richmond to get involved in efforts to heal the community ridden in political killings.

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John comments that voter apathy has no place in this election, particularly for the youth – as it is their future. He points out that Mandela and many other activists died for people to have the right to cast this vote. Go out and vote!

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