03/12/2025
Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤… this might ruffle some feathers, but it must be said!
Let’s be clear: Cape Town is beautiful, and South Africa is beautiful, but our communities are under pressure, and accountability is non-negotiable. Yes, we all play a role, but Government and leadership must answer for the ongoing failures: poor spatial planning, chronic housing shortages, limited access to basic services, rising unemployment, school dropouts, and universities that accept a 30% pass rate.
And let’s talk about public service. Too many (not all) public hospitals and schools are run by people who treat patients like they’re doing them a favour. Staff disrespecting patients, unprofessional behaviour, and zero accountability, Mowbray Maternity must feel proud being at the top of the list, this is unacceptable. People on the Cape Flats are not “less than.” They deserve dignity, infrastructure, and room to live, not overcrowded matchbox developments where families cannot even bury their loved ones with dignity.
Government, this is on you.
Election season is coming in 2026. Please, do your research before making your mark. Don’t be swayed by T-shirts, free food or transport. And to those hopping between political parties, this isn’t a boost for you or your ego either. Accountability will catch up with everyone.
South Africa deserves better. Let’s demand it.
NB: These views are mine and do not represent any other organisations I’m associated with!
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