SEVERAL research studies have indicated that Limpopo is the most peaceful and socially inclusive province in the country.
An enduring spirit of Ubuntu is inherently prevalent among the residents of this province. Despite sporadic incidents of lawlessness, the province is mostly stable, orderly and peaceful.
The rates of murder and other violent crimes are much lower in Limpopo as compared to other provinces. The SAPS annual national crime statistics continuously prove that there are lesser incidents of violent criminality in the province.
Another inspiring reality is that our province is rich in minerals, agriculture and human intellectual capital. The province continues to be the leading exporter of oranges, tomatoes, potatoes and avocadoes in the SADC region.
Despite its relatively peaceful character, Limpopo is not immune to crime and lawlessness. There are some residents who act in a manner that seeks to besmirch reputation of this province.
There are some predatory men who commit horrible sexual offenses against women, little girls and babies. There are aggressive men who behave like wild beasts whenever they have arguments with their partners and children. There are some young boys and men who use knives and guns to rob other people of their valuables. There are thugs, criminals, murderers and rapists who commit horrendous acts of brutality against innocent people. There are some evil individuals who kidnap children and brutally cut off their body parts for muti ritual purposes.
These heartless criminals do not deserve to be called human beings. Their horrible acts of criminality prove that they do not deserve to live among human beings. In the last four years, Limpopo had been wrecked by incidents of massive corruption, fiscal mismanagement and tender-rigging.
Between 2009 and 2011, the province lost over R2,5 billion to corruption and maladministration. That money was squandered and stolen by a ruthless gang of politicians and business people. This tenderpreneural gang succeeded in tarnishing the name and image of the province. Government leaders and officials who commit corruption are stealing from the poor.
Corruption should be declared a heinous crime against the poor and the unemployed. And we hope the new premier Stan Mathabatha would work for the betterment of the poor and the unemployed.
Despite its challenges, Limpopo is an epitome of human goodwill, resilience and philanthropy.
