the meaning of freedom of expression amongst the south african youth

freedom of expression can be abused and misused if placed in the wrong hands. a lot has to be taken into scrutiny when it comes to  the south African youths. Many a times they are caught up in the acts that can probe political instability in a country or rather something that can stir up a genocide. thus, being the removal of the statue and the Xenophobia attacks' respectively.

protesters throw poo on Rhodes' statue

 This kind of act has the potential of disrupting the 'state of equilibrium' that is in south africa which is dubbed a rainbow nation. everyone has a right to express themselves but should it be absolute even if it poses threats to the political system as the youths are not prepared to stop in the case of removing these statues.

Moving forward, the recent Xenophobia/ Afrophobia attacks in Durban seem to have been perpetuated by the youths. As the energetic young people they have concentrated their energy on putting a message across to the foreigners. They may be angry towards the foreigners and the issue of unemployment but are they directing it to the right people and is it the right way to go about it.this is affecting many people and at the same time causing hatred amongst nations. From my own point of view this is not the kind of grooming that young people ought to have as it is unhealthy for them and the people nearby.
 Do they posses the right qualities of leadership?

youths protesting against the attacks.

youths disrepectful or just overzeaslous all in the name of being radical politicians?

the Zimbabwean youths seem to have gone overboard when it comes to politics.MDC T youths clashed with bussed Zanu PF supporters, alleged ZANU PF youths seem to have attacked MDC women during their rally in Magwegwe. This is what prompted MP, Thabitha Khumalo to remove her tshirt and giving it to another woman whose tshirt was torn.

MDC T legislator, Thabitha Khumalo

We followed these guys to Njube because we suspected they were Zanu PF youths and that was confirmed before we even arrived at the venue of the rally because we met a group of women who had just been attacked by the same youths.


They pretended to be vendors in Gweru and disrupted President Tsvangirai’s meet the people tour in Gweru. We were ready for them in Bulawayo and we beat them up,” said the youth who declined to be named.
Tsvangirai was not at the rally because he reportedly rushed to Harare where party members were allegedly assaulted by police who were reportedly looking for a missing helmet at Harvest House.

should this kind of behaviour be expected from youths who are said to be the future leaders//

SOUTH AFRICANS REMOVAL of CECIL J RHODES STATUE A 'recipe for disaster'?

South African youths proved themselves to be radical politicians when they demanded the removal of Cecil John Rhodes statue in Cape Town. This protest came in light when a University of Cape Town student poured a bucket of excrement on the statue two weeks ago. Since then there has not been any peace regarding the statue leading to its removal on the 9th of April.

UCT students protest for the removal of the statue

However, they are believed to be motivated by the EFF leader Julius Malema who was quoted saying his mind  while addressing the University of Witwatersrand;
 “It’s through collapsing of these types of symbols that white minority will begin to appreciate that there is nothing superior about them'
 “So, one step into a corrective direction is a very important step and, therefore, should never be questioned when Rhodes falls."

statue being removed

The statue of Cecil John Rhodes made an unceremonious exit from the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Thursday evening as students pelted it with paint and rubbish.

The president of Zimbabwe joked about the situation as he  was quoted saying;
  ”We have his corpse, you can keep his statue,” he added, causing South African President Jacob Zuma and the twenty cabinet ministers from both governments to break in laughter.

However, it brings questions to the political system in South Africa as there are statues of many Boers who took part in the Apartheid era, for example, Paul Kruger.

Also, was this a wise decision or it was just a recipe for disaster as it will stir political instability for this 'rainbow' nation

The world is watching closely for the next step from the South African young politicians in the making.


 

'spin-doctor' PSYCHOLOGY MAZIWISA

maziwisa with president Robert G Mugabe

Psychology Maziwisa was born on 1 March 1983 in Mutare, Zimbabwe’s third largest city.He has two children William 7 and Samara 2 and is married to Thandeka Maziwisa.
He is a zimbabwean lawyer, politician and ZANU-PF spokesman.
 Maziwisa joined ZANU-PF in 2010 after attaining his degree in South Africa. He is a young politician with an oozing fire in him. he is known for his hard hitting articles criticizing  Morgan Tsvangirai on his mad sex life.
Because of his controversy, he is known as the spin doctor.

psychology maziwisa

During the factions era in ZANU PF from 2014, Maziwisa appeared to be one of the frontline supporters of Robert Mugabe. He was very vocal against an alleged faction perceived to be under the leadership of former vice president Joice Mujuru. For this reason among others, Maziwisa has come to be identified as one of the biggest bootlickers in the ZANU PF party.

He is one of the people who has no mercy for the MDC because of his tongue lashing comments.

FACTORS THAT HINDER GIRLS TO LIVE UP THEIR POLITICAL POTENTIAL

A shift in attitude in political systems around the world plays a pivotal role in empowering women.

 Political socialization is a factor that can enable or disable young people's participation in political issues. It is also the premier agent in the development of young people’s political attitudes and behavior. Indeed, early political experiences can instill in many individuals the belief that they have the power to take part in the democratic process, whether by voting, engaging in other forms of political participation, or ultimately running for office. 

First of all, there needs to be policies that are enough to buttress the empowerment of women.

Somali girls; Photograph: Antonio Zazueta Olmos/ Antonio Olmos

However, making policies is not sufficient; there is also a need for progressive laws that can encourage and protect young girls.

Also to take note is that cultural practices can undermine and hinder  implementation of laws and policies – laws against forced marriages, child marriage, dowry and bride price, violence against women, can be framed in ways that do not challenge gender inequality. This negatively affects the education of girls and young women.

Women Empowerment in Pakistan

Looking at the women from Somalia, the enviroment created for them in their country diminishes them to objects and denies them the opportunities that will enable them to fully participate in the political world. They are only familiar with female genital mutilation (FMG) that is usually done against their will

Further, in trying to win this over there is also a need of mobilising a public sphere that involves all and sundry and also will deal with  issues of mobility, violence against women, lack of political education and access to economic resources and cultural support.