THE CONTORTIONIST IS STILL ON THE THRONE CALLED NKANDLA

My wife and I are back from our short but eventful holiday in Rome & Dubai. Our spirits soared like Jonathan Livingstone's Seagull - a seagull that guided me on top of St Peter's Basilica and I was fortunate to have captured and to now share it with you.

I experienced a blessing.

Back in our sunny country I soon realised that even with the Guptas on the face of it no longer in South Africa, that sham of a man whom I call THE CONTORTIONIST is still on the throne of Nkandla. And that he is still laughing even in the face of Judge Yacoob telling him to abdicate. Remember this judge? He said he disagreed with the acquittal of Zuma on charges of rape; later the judge pulled the same trick as every politician by pack peddling or adjusting what he really said. Just bear this in mind.

There are very prominent South Africans who called on the Contortionist to go [nobody is brave enough the suggest where this chappie should go to, and they all leave it up to our own imaginations]. You may want to see who those South Africans are - you may read about some of them here.

I have a video clip wherein the ex Finance Minister Trevor Manuel says he thinks it is a good thing if Zuma quits. Watch this video and pay attention more or less at 10:15 where he sets out his views. Manuel is of the view that the Contortionist violated the Constitution - and I agree with Manuel. Here is another link wherein Stephen Groote writes about this video clip as well.

In the meantime I will leave you for now and thank you for reading my blog. Here's one to Zuma, the ultimate Contortionist - I took a snapshot of this Rolls Royce while we were in Dubai; I really don't know whether it belong[ed] to either one of the Guptas or maybe ex Minister of Finance Van Rooyen or maybe en route to SA for the Contortionist.

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SHORT HOLIDAY/RESEARCH AWAY FROM OFFICE

Kosmos

I will not update my blog for at least two weeks. My wife and I are going to Rome for inter alia research in the Vatican Library, visits to the Italy's Houses of Parliament & the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Then we are off to Dubai to visit our son.

In the meantime please have a look at the video clip of Mr Trevor Manuel advising the Contortionist to "... step aside ..." I do hope that is what he said and that he will not come back two days from now to retract what he said. On the other hand, the Contortionist's footwork is exemplary, don't you think? He even came off the rapes charge against him. What does Manuel mean "... to step aside ..."?

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ICELANDIC's PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS IN THE WAKE OF THE PANAMA PAPERS SCANDAL

Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson

the ex-PM of Iceland

News headlines report that the Icelandic's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson has resigned in the wake of the ever growing Panama paper scandal - read it here. That was the honourable thing to do. I suggest to you the PM is an educated man with some sort of self respect and integrity.

Even Richard Nixon eventually resigned - and it is rather trite that he was somewhat of a rogue president. Read it here.

Well, while writing this blogpost I am thinking of Mr Seb Blatter - eventually that guy also resigned. He tried to put up a fight but then he did the honourable thing as well and resigned. Read it here.

In our rainbow country? Can we expect that from our leaders? Absolutely not!

Zuma claimed to be innocent. And yet the Con Court brought out a devastating judgment against the man as well as against the honourable Baleka Mbete and they are clinging to power. Read the Con Court judgment here. Honourable people? Not in your life!

And of course Parliament chucked out a motion to impeach the Contortionist - read it here. It comes as no surprise.

I suggest to you that both Zuma, the ANC and the Government are totally oblivious of the import of the Con Court judgment. They are totally inept to grasp the fundamental truths contained in the judgment. They are complete failures. They lack the capacity to appreciate the constitutional crisis they are creating because they are fools.

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ICELAND'S PRIME MINISTER SHOULD TAKE LESSONS FROM OUR CONTORTIONIST

Iceland's PM is a rookie in respect of avoiding difficult situations. He doesn't know how to handle it. He pulled the same trick or stunt the late old Advocate John Vorster [do you still remember that man?] pulled on journalists many moons ago. John walked out of the SABC's studios when his pants were on fire from the hot seat he occupied.

This scandalous behaviour of the Icelandic PM is a sequel from those famous/infamous Panama documents-leaks that are now splashed all over the world.

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson

Prime Minister of Iceland

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the PM of Iceland, did exactly the same. He alleged that he was "tricked" into the interview and then he just walked out. Just like that. Do you want to look how the PM did it? Click here. It is fascinating to watch.

No, oh no, Mr PM. That is not the way to handle matters - especially when the questions are getting tough. It is obvious that you are a rookie [I say this with the greatest of respect sir, but it is abundantly clear that it was inappropriate behaviour from your side.]

Sigmund - have a close look at how to behave.

Man o man, that's the way to do it.

The contortionist in Parliament

We in SA have an expert in avoiding trickery, avoiding facts, avoiding sinister dealings, avoiding parliament [even when the majority of members our rainbow parliament are his lapdog], avoiding our highest court views about his trickery and sinister behaviour. He is also a past master in blame shifting. He can even plead "Not guilty" with a straight face. Yes, it is our own Contortionist Jacob.

I am absolutely positive that our guy will teach/train/guide you how to handle it - provided that you get past the Gupta-family [who are, so it seems, the real government or power behind the presidential throne and further provided that you pay a handsome amount in that offshore accounts that you and you wifey holds. Please remember it should be for the benefit of the Contortionist or his nephew]. Don't try your luck with ex-Minister of Finance David Van Rooyen - he could only hang in for a mere five days before he got fired. He was not quick enough to get the keys to the strong room where all our money are kept [Oh my word! I do hope that there is something left].

He will of course also introduce you to his legal team and afterwards you can blame them for your actions. He will also introduce you to his service providers for shady deals.

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THE CONTORTIONIST IS A HUMBLE MAN!!! AND INNOCENT!!

THE CONTORTIONIST

ON HIS WAY OUT OF THE BOX

Yip! You can see it before your eyes!

It is happening right now!

Our humble President, Jacob Zuma - he is not to blame for anything because he was innocent and everybody else is to blame. On that score why for crying out loud should such a humble man resign from such an elevated office? Do you think that I sucked it out of my thumb? [By George, I am not the President] - you can read it here

Why on earth would I then go on and make the far fetched statement that the Contortionist is blameless? Read this quote below by clicking here:

“In his television address Zuma took refuge behind the legal advice that he claimed had informed his original approach, citing the Western Cape High Court decision. This can only be described as an outrageously brazen and disingenuous ex post facto re-framing of the history of the matter. said he did not do this on purpose."

Ahmed Kathrada writes: “And bluntly, if not arrogantly; in the face of such persistently widespread criticism, condemnation and demand, is it asking too much to express the hope that you will choose the correct way that is gaining momentum, to consider stepping down?”

You can read that statement here.

I submit that the Contortionist is ... innocent? arrogant? clinging to power? disingenuous? My dear follower I suggest that you are well informed about the entire matter and that you will be able to complete this sentence far more eloquently than I can do. So I really ask you to complete it to your satisfaction,

 One thing is for sure: the Contortionist is not going to resign. The ANC will not recall this man. We are stuck with this farce. He is on his way out of the box - with the compliments of the ANC.

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ZUMA THE CONTORTIONIST

Zuma the contortionist

[thank you Wikipedia for this image {link}]

But Zuma has survived every scandal and allegation against him because he is able to wriggle out of responsibility for his actions. He will attempt to do so again on the Nkandla matter because of the strategy he employed throughout the saga." [My emphasis]. Sorry guys, there was no space for the shower head. His signal is that he is on his way out of the box.

The Con Court

I think it would be disrespectful to congratulate the Con Court for its judgment. Why do I say that? Because that is what a court of law should do: deliver judgment without fear. In other words, the Con Court complied with its duties and calling as the protector of law and order. If only Zuma and the National Assembly had that integrity!! Wishful thinking.

The same argument would hold water in respect of the Public Protector and the present incumbent Adv Thuli Madonsela. She complied with her high calling to be impartial, objective and in this day and age to be fearless and steadfast. Not so Zuma and cohorts.

MSN news has this to say about Zuma and the Con Court judgment: you can read the full article here:

"But Zuma will not simply surrender. He is still holding an ace card and could drag the ANC down with him. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.

In light of the binding ruling that both the president and the National Assembly acted unlawfully and in contravention of their constitutional obligations, can they retain their legitimacy? Can they be trusted to perform their functions for the remainder of their term? While the Constitutional Court affirmed the remedial action determined by the Public Protector for the sins of the Nkandla upgrades, there is no remedy prescribed for Zuma and the National Assembly being in breach of the Constitution and the law.

Zuma has caused so much reputational damage to the ANC, has failed in his leadership responsibilities and has brought the organisation into disrepute on so many issues that the Constitutional Court judgement should not even be needed as a basis to remove him from office.

But Zuma has survived every scandal and allegation against him because he is able to wriggle out of responsibility for his actions. He will attempt to do so again on the Nkandla matter because of the strategy he employed throughout the saga." [My emphasis].

I refer you to my previous blog write-up about two judges

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ZUMA YOU MUST GO NOW - BE A MAN OF HONOUR AND RESIGN

ZUMA dealt a blow by the

Constitutional Court!!!

Constitutional Court in session

Zuma must go now - he failed to uphold the Constitution. The National Assembly protected this man and failed therefor to uphold the Constitution.

What a disgrace is the man - not the Presidency. What a disgrace is the National Assembly in all its shameful glory.

You can read the full judgment of the CC by clicking here.

The Con Court delivered a unanimous decision and said inter alia:
 

"Consistent with this constitutional injunction, an order will thus be made that the President’s failure to comply with the remedial action taken against him by the Public Protector is inconsistent with his obligations to uphold, defend and respect the Constitution as the supreme law of the Republic; to comply with the remedial action taken by the Public Protector; and the duty to assist and protect the office of the Public Protector to ensure its independence, impartiality, dignity and effectiveness.

Similarly, the failure by the National Assembly to hold the President accountable by ensuring that he complies with the remedial action taken against him, is inconsistent with its obligations to scrutinise and oversee executive action and to maintain oversight of the exercise of executive powers by the President.  And in particular, to give urgent attention to or intervene by facilitating his compliance with the remedial action."

It is very clear that the President is a failure as well as the National Assembly. Vavi called for Zuma to go and he called that the National Assembly should also go. You can read it here.

Madonsela is, according to the Court, the Biblical David that slayed the Nkandla giant - you can read it here.

Does any body really think that this man will go?

You can also see a youtube video when this matter was argued in the Con Court by clicking here.

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