I remember the years when I derived so much joy from just looking at the ANC's logo and flag. Lately I become depressed seeing them because of all the hooligans and populists who have taken over the organisation.

I remember the years when I derived so much joy from just looking at the ANC's logo and flag. Lately I become depressed seeing them because of all the hooligans and populists who have taken over the organisation.

I wonder what all these hooligans and populists are doing to my beloved Madiba and the other credible leaders who fought so hard to create the credible ANC we used to know?

South Africans, when you speak about previous and present ANCYL leaders, please don't mention Julius Malema and Fikile Mbalula in the same breath as Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo and others, because they must not be associated with such great leaders.

To the hooligans and populists in the ANC and its youth league, the people are watching you, so don't awaken a sleeping tiger.

To Kgalema Motlanthe and Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Please continue to tell these hooligans where to get off. We thank you and admire your courage.

To Cyril Ramaphosa and all the other credible and focused leaders: Your silence is deafening and the corner you are sitting in is too dark.

To other youth organisations that are imitating Malema: Focus your energy and loudness on real issues affecting the youth.

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