SA losing out on fine statesman

05 June 2007 - 02:00
By unknown

Regarding Dr Buthelezi, South Africa is losing out on a first-class statesman who has the intellect and experience in all spheres of government and international affairs to represent our country at the highest levels.

Regarding Dr Buthelezi, South Africa is losing out on a first-class statesman who has the intellect and experience in all spheres of government and international affairs to represent our country at the highest levels.

Our ruling party has deliberately marginalised Buthelezi in post-apartheid South Africa to their own detriment and that of South African people. Buthelezi has broad contacts around the world which would only serve to benefit South Africa.

His role in the apartheid era is clearly recorded and is for the interpretation of the reader.

The facts are clear and unambiguous that he received instruction from the upper echelons of the ANC in exile. His close ties with OR Tambo are testimony to that fact.

Richard Bernardo