IF we had to record and publish in detail the evils which occur in our country day by day, it would reflect a total meltdown of humanitarian values to a degree of self-destruction.
Within our microscopic space in the universe, we experience community leaders sanctioning the destruction of shanty homes sheltering destitute people in the bleakest of winter weather, babies and toddlers being raped and bodily dismembered.
Farm and police murders to date from the beginning of this year are on a par between 70 and 80. Yet according to Rabelani Dagada, a development economist, 27 countries are recruiting our farmers, 800 of our commercial farmers have emigrated to Mozambique and we import their products!
Brutal murder is the modus operandi for thievery of the most insignificant items. Corruption not only in our government and municipalities, but throughout our community, is virtually embraced on a scale which defies all the norms of decency.
Yes, certain of our leaders are doing their utmost to curb this overwhelming disaster tide, but what is your solution?
Do you actively participate or do you join the average outcry? `They must do something about it.’ What role do you as an individual play in restoring life’s harmony?
Every action you take is motivated by your own decision. The very ability to choose gives you power to restore that harmony.
Apathy
Or are you the type of person who lets your attitude empty into a stagnant pool of self-righteous bigotry, treating your fellow man with contempt and suspicion because you are too apathetic to face reality?
If you choose with willpower and determination to set an example in your parenthood, in your workplace and in your community involvement, you are laying the foundation of decency above disdain.
It is a known fact that that without a competent police force or other keepers of the peace, the country falls out of balance – and balance is vital.
Why not start at home?
A united community personally integrating with the police, offering constructive assistance, could plant a vital seed of combined determination.
When last did you attend a municipal council meeting to make yourself aware of what is happening and how you could, by personal contact with councillors, alleviate and assist constant recurring problems?
Accepting responsibility for your own shortcomings and achievements will breed in you temperance, self- control and diligence. Why not surrender your ego to the service of your fellowman instead of participating and furthering constant negativity.
`Little drops of water, little grains of sand, build a mighty ocean build a mighty land.’
The Zululand Observer now celebrating its 45th year of community involvement will remain committed to uplifting the quality of life for the less fortunate through DICE and informing the public without fear or favour of the good and the bad happenings in our community.
