Dear Editor,
An article about South Africa’s branding problems which I read recently, contained the following observation: “More often than not, when we point a finger at anyone we have three fingers pointing right back at us.”
In contemplating the significance of this observation I wondered whether it had relevance for our politicians, especially those who relish casting blame on (pointing fingers at) the other, seemingly without regard to their own transgressions, and to do so particularly during what appears to be a period foreshadowing imminent national elections.
It is also the case that postures adopted by some politicians with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill is illustrative in this regard where the line seems to be: hammer them for their ‘faults’ as I see them while expecting that they – and others – would overlook mine.
Alas, as the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
Yours faithfully,
Rashleigh E Jackson
