DUNDEE KZN: LETTER – South Africa is at a breaking point, nothing so far is going right
Leaders must unite, there is no individual that can save South Africa, but working together can bring hope that has been lost.
Sir
Good news and progress have become a stranger to our ears, and the hope of many is dwindling rapidly. All joy is lost, because nobody has confidence of a better South Africa anymore. The pain of witnessing my motherland drowning gives me sleepless nights, because I know what great potential this diverse nation of ours has, and I owe it to my own self to ensure that I contribute towards unleashing all it’s potential to make our nation a better place for the next generation.
I often have this question: As a leader, when you close your eyes at night can you proudly say I’m serving the purpose of my life? Because serving the purpose of your life is understanding that leadership is not a career, but it’s a calling that comes with great responsibilities. Once we can understand our calling then we will be able to fulfil our responsibilities successfully.
This letter aims to serve the purpose of a call to unity as leaders of this blessed and beautiful country. Despite our political, racial and religious difference, we should find a way to put our personal philosophies and ideologies aside and adopt a common vision, that is to see our nation overcoming every obstacle.
Leaders must unite, there is no individual that can save South Africa, but working together can bring hope that has been lost. Leaders must prioritize the nation above their egos, the agendas they’re sent to drive through their positions, their organizations and political parties. I concede, it’s not as easy as it sounds but a leader who is more concerned about building him/herself self a name will find it hard to work with others, because working together builds a nation not just a home.
I deeply believe that our country is at the cross roads and crucially imperative decision making is necessary, but we can only be certain that the route to success will be our choice only if leaders unite in the best interest of the nation. We have truly gifted people in our country, but they waste time fighting to prove a point rather than progressing the nation. When opposing each other is our main agenda, believe me one day we will wake up only to realize that there’s nothing left to fight for.
Eric Shikobela
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