I have this enduring wish that political leaders should be humble to listen to strange voices even if these voices say things that they don't want to hear. The pathway to truth and social justice may be revealed if they just pay attention. https://twitter.com/MABENGI1/status/1254294079330009090

I'm deeply pained that my government steadfastly ignored my well argued advice that building a capable state machinery for delivery of social services was the single most compelling obligation and responsibility post 1994 to counter the apartheid legacy.

I have co sisyentlyade this call since 2009. This is the central theme of my book Fit for Purpose. Covid-19 would have found us better structured to manage its impact. Think of Health; Education; land use planning; informal settlements; Munics etc

They are now hurriedly, and with doubtful planning, trying to provide water to these settlements. In such circumstances es, I can assure you, accountability will be compromised. We shall be dealing with horrible stories of rent-seeking soon