Don’t wait for government’s help. We can serve our beloved country together

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The development of SA is a lifelong task for all patriots. If government is not giving us what we need, we must not be held back by bureaucratic processes and boardroom politics, writes Themba J Nkosi

On January 20 1961, towards the end of his inaugural speech, John F Kennedy said: “And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”

In fact, among politicians in national, provincial or local government, only a few deserve or are qualified to be there. Benjamin Mays, a former Morehouse College head and civil rights activist, said: “Many potentially able men are not given a chance to rise to greatness. Most men cannot rise beyond the ordinary. Although there are millions of Americans, only a negligible number can attain the presidency of the US, a position in which opportunity, responsibility and time determine the extent to which a president can successfully meet the challenges that confront him during his four or eight years in the office.

Although these officials are surrounded by a sea of opportunities, the majority of citizens are far better than them in almost every aspect, especially in putting the societal ills and political needs of South Africa first. Most of this country’s towns and cities are filthy and unkempt. Why should citizens wait for government to issue a go-ahead mandate before initiating an anti-litter campaign in communities?

 

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