The antics of the minister of police, Bheki Cele, at a meeting called to discuss crime and policing in Gugulethu and Nyanga, townships in the Western Cape are a sad reflection of the impotence of the ANC-led government in the face of the many crises engulfing the country.

The minister flew into a rage when confronted by Action Society leader, Ian Cameron, on the current crime and gender-based violence cases in the areas, and of neglecting the Western Cape. Cele lost his cool and told Cameron to “shut up.” He went on a tirade and brandished his struggle credentials telling Cameron, “Don’t provoke me. I’ve lived this life. Shut up.” ..