As for his random promiscuity…sigh…where do I even begin. I mean during his trial it was made pretty clear by the lady who is now in exile (I forget her name), that he raped her all the time knowing that she was HIV positive. Now are we going to pretend that he just magically escaped the wrath of HIV? I think not. Yes he can afford to keep on churning babies because thanks to science, that is now very possible. That also means he doesnt get to die or be sickly. I do not know who he thinks he is kidding with that whole gold nugget of a PR debacle but he sure aint fooling me. I really do feel sorry for the people who work for these men. Come to think of it, it’s not even African leaders alone. I was watching The View today (yes I am crazy) and just smh at John Edwards’ aide – the lies he had to tell, the sheer disregard for truth or even the office you are running for….I mean its just insane….but I digress.

I do not know whether to think its a big ole ego, a lack of education or the need to conquer, at play. I really dont know. All I know is that its sad, irresponsible and dangerous. He is no longer proving his manhood (coz I assume that is what he was/is aiming for…non?)…… Uyisfebe nje. Sorry Farai *slinks out*

PS Do not even get me started on his wives and concubines…..

Have women lost their damn minds? I am being judgmental aren’t I? I will stop.

The alternative is to make a joke out of this & find humor in it…this situation is that sad!

I am looking forward to a time when our leaders will inspire in us greatness, courage & all those things that make one “a great African”…one day soon!

Gracias senorita!
Farai

Bingo! He should know better! He is conveniently applying that law/right unto himself when he should have taken all of that into consideration when he engaged in “unprotected” sex with Sonono. He is missing the point…the public/media is not altogether concerned about the child & mother – we respect their privacy. It is HIS actions that the public/media are concerned about and THAT is what he should be addressing!

I was disappointed to read his statement – no sign of remorse or taking personality responsibility….as a leader of a nation (50 million or so people) that enjoys the highest visibility out of all the African countries – to much is given much is required.

African leaders have this uncanny belief that “do as I say and not as I do”. I know I am generalizing here but don’t even get me started on this topic. Against all hope & challenges of life in Africa, Africans look to their leaders for inspiration but sadly…

President Zuma’s statement is an #Epic Fail in damage control!

Cheers,
Farai

However every leader knows that this duty is often ignored, and for that reason a good leader should take every action with the prior acceptance that the action will be publicly scrutinized.

Zuma is correct that he has a right to privacy, but he is silly to believe that he will actually have it. I have a right to not have my things stolen, but I do not leave my things with a theif. Likewise, Zuma should not have exposed himself to extra scrutiny by fathering a child outside of marriage. Along with the media, he is equally responsible for “endangering” the life of his child who is now in the media spotlight.

His response was also totally inappropriate. Clearly his action frustrates the AIDs compaign because it is assumed that he is having unprotected sex with multiple partners of unknown status. At the very least it would behoove him to clarify that he knew his own status and the status of the woman before having unprotected sex (if he did, which I doubt). Nonetheless, even checking your sexual partner does little good if your partner also has multiple partners, because her status could change at any time. THAT is why successful containment of the AIDs epidemic requires sexual monogamy.

Every leader is a role model by default and his actions have certainly sent a mixed message, detracting from the AIDs compaign. If he were a man of any integrity he would admit this fact, issue an apology, and revise his behavior.

This is just my health perspective–dont even get me started on the ethical shortcoming of cheating on a wife while in the public eye.

Ngo