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.