the truth on ccc please..., page-22

So you have the leader of the opposition deliberately mis-quoting the PM of the country.

OMG SHOCK HORROR THAT NEVER HAPPENS

If the leader of the DA is the one quoted in the article, make sure you find the base speech.

Direct quotes FROM THE SPEECH

"On the international front, we are greatly honoured to join the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa forum. It is an important bloc of emerging economies. We look forward to the inaugural meeting of BRICS in April in China."
Maybe the headline shouldve read "SOUTH AFRICA PLEASED TO JOIN THE BRIC GROUP, LIKELY INCREASE IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT IMMINENT"

"Research has indicated that we can create jobs in six priority areas. These are infrastructure development, agriculture, mining and beneficiation, manufacturing, the green economy and tourism.

We cannot create these jobs alone. We have to work with business, labour and the community constituencies.

Experience shows that we succeed when we work together. "
What about a SA LOOKS TO WORK WITH MINES TO CREATE JOBS, ZUMA STATES THAT WORKING TOGETHER WILL CREATE THE BEST OUTCOME FOR ALL title to an article.

"While looking to the private sector in particular to help us create most of the jobs, government will certainly play its part. "
Maybe a title GOVERNMENT LOOKING TO ASSIST PRIVATE SECTOR IN JOB CREATION

The exact quotes used by the DA were as follows
"The mineral wealth of our country is a national asset and a common heritage that belongs to all South Africans, with the State as the custodian. "
AND
"Estimates suggest that our mineral resources are expected to be exploitable for over a century to come.

To take advantage of that potential, government has endorsed the African Exploration, Mining and Finance Corporation as the State Owned Mining Company, that will undertake the mining of minerals of strategic significance.

One of government?s priorities this year is also to finalise and adopt the beneficiation strategy as the official policy of government, so that we can start reaping the full benefits of our commodities. "

You can read this anyway you want, but this says that the govt may look at creating some state owned mines. NOTHING in there about compulsory acquisition, NOTHING in there about shirking property law. Simply that it is government policy to make sure SA see some of the wealth created by the 2.5 trillion dollar assets SA is said to hold.


AND JUST ON ANOTHER NOTE
"South Africa has taken note of the unfolding developments in Egypt as well as the earlier events in Tunisia.

We continue to monitor the situation closely, including its implications for the Middle East and North Africa.

We firmly believe that the course and the content of the transition as well as the destiny that these sister countries choose, should be authored by them.

In this regard, South Africa lends its support to efforts aimed at introducing and implementing political reforms that will ensure a smooth and peaceful transition in Tunisia and Egypt.

We trust that nothing will derail the realization of the aspirations of the Palestinian people for a secure independent state, existing side by side and in peace with the Israeli state.

South Africa reiterates its call to the international community to encourage the parties to continue the search for a durable solution in the Middle East.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to the people of the Sudan for a successful referendum, and welcome the new state of Southern Sudan. "

This doesnt sound like a leader who is fearful of 'revolt' in his country. Its the words you would expect to hear from a 'world leader'. Say what you want about the ANC, but reading the WHOLE address to the nation is probably a good way to get a feel for the direction South Africa is trying to be moved in... I know I will sleep alot better after reading this speech to be perfectly honest.

The ANC is the child of Mandela. I will close this post with the closing quote of Zuma's speech, a direct quote from Mandela.

?We understand it still, that there is no easy road to freedom.

We know it well, that none of us acting alone can achieve success.

We must therefore act together as a united people, for national reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world.

Let there be justice for all.

Let there be peace for all.

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves?.

This isnt some backwater country.

Source: http://www.dfa.gov.za/docs/speeches/2011/jzum0210.html