Politicians Crave Power, Not Responsibility: The Thabo Bester Saga
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No matter what the issue is, it is clear that politicians are more interested in gaining power than taking responsibility for their actions. This is especially evident in the Thabo Bester saga, where a bereft family is still waiting for answers and closure. The story of Katlego Bereng is one that has yet to be resolved, and the current minister of condolences, Bheki Cele, has yet to visit the family. This shows that ministers are more interested in showing a “caring” face than actually helping those in need.
This is further exemplified by the fight between three ministers over who is in charge of electricity. Gwede Mantashe, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Pravin Gordhan are all tasked with ensuring electricity reaches homes and industry, yet they are more interested in fighting over territory than actually doing their jobs. This shows that politicians are more interested in gaining power than taking responsibility for their actions.
The Thabo Bester saga is a tragic example of how politicians are more interested in gaining power than taking responsibility for their actions. The bereft family of Katlego Bereng is still waiting for answers and closure, yet the minister of condolences has yet to visit them. This shows that ministers are more interested in showing a “caring” face than actually helping those in need.
The fight between three ministers over who is in charge of electricity is another example of politicians’ lack of responsibility. Rather than focusing on doing their jobs and ensuring electricity reaches homes and industry, they are more interested in fighting over territory. This shows that politicians are more interested in gaining power than taking responsibility for their actions.
It is clear that politicians are more interested in gaining power than taking responsibility for their actions. The Thabo Bester saga is a tragic example of this, as the bereft family of Katlego Bereng is still waiting for answers and closure. The fight between three ministers over who is in charge of electricity is another example of politicians’ lack of responsibility. If our government ministers are to truly help those in need, they must take responsibility for their actions and put the needs of the people first.
