Ubuntu or Smoke and Mirrors

To much of the world, and, perhaps, to some of our more optimistic citizens, our country projects a dazzling, powerful image - a thriving democracy, rich with resources and governed by people committed to improving the lives of the millions of people who used their hard-won votes to place them in this position of trust.

Sadly, the reality could not be more different.

Modern South Africa is a nation built on the lofty ideal of Ubuntu, a value system championing a communal ethos over individualism. It promotes the ideals of shared humanity, compassion and kindness, restorative justice and collective responsibility.

At its core, Ubuntu celebrates the well-being of the group over the selfish
interests of individuals.

Yet, when you look around you at the country we live in today, Ubuntu is conspicuous by its absence. In fact, it increasingly feels like we’re the unwilling cast in a tragically ironic stage play that mirrors the tale of the Wizard of Oz.

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