Letters

Looming Large: A child sits beneath a poster of newly elected ANC leader Jacob Zuma . A reader says his election has put the ANC's future in doubt Picture: AP

The confirmation of Jacob Zuma as the president of South Africa's largest liberation movement has created a cloud of doubt about the future of the ANC and the country.

That delegates decided to blindly vote in a clear bloc is immature, amateurish and smacks of bitter politicking.

Zuma is a populist, who based his whole campaign on gaining people's sympathy by misleading them that he was being prejudiced against and wrongly accused for political reasons.

Many people forget that Zuma has been in a senior ANC position for more than 15 years now.

He was involved in the decisions that were taken even before President Mandela came to power. What is his track record within the movement?

What are his notable contributions during this period? Is Zuma the most suitable candidate to lead the ANC to its centenary? Is he credible enough?

Economically, South Africa is classified as a developing country. We are way behind other developing and developed countries in more ways than one.

We need to adopt the strategies and best practices of other successful countries so we can improve our economic performance. I know it's a bitter pill to swallow for others, but capitalism is the way to go.

South Africa cannot explore untested ideologies at this crucial period.

The battle for the soul of the ANC has really begun. The ANC has been hijacked, but it will be recovered.

R Bosa
Northriding

With acknowledgements to R. Bosa and The Times.