C' EST LA VIE EN AFRIQUE DU SUD

We have yet to learn the full scope and extent of the culture of corruption in South Africa. On the other hand, it really is of no consequence as it would not change the fact that the nation has already been reduced to a state of exhaustive conditioning to endless corruption. Organisations that issue reports on public and private sector corruption are simply exercises in futility - no one pays attention, or cares a tinker's damn anymore. Against this backdrop it is not surprising that SABC boss Hlaudi Motsoeneng intervened and "rescued" Zuma-Ncube, Jacob Zuma's daughter, and co -owner of the TV production, Uzalo from an early demise. This, despite a review panel's recommendation to axe the production. The review panel expressed multiple concerns for not renewing ranging from a perverse budget of R167m to dubious artistic considerations. According to the Sunday Times when Zuma-Ncube learnt of the non-renewal, she and her co-producer complained to Motsoeneng. Unsurprisingly the TV production was back on the gravy train for the benefit of Jacob Zuma's progeny. Another opportune day for Zuma's progeny, but for the rest of us c'est la vie en Afrique du sud.