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  • This Poem About Nkandla Is Pure Genius

    29 May 2015 by Kiernan in Entertainment, Jacob Zuma, Politics, Quality Humour, South Africa, Vibe
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    Yesterday saw the almost inevitable announcement that Jacob Zuma won’t have to pay back a cent for Nkandla, a ruling that is both infuriating and laughable at the same time.

    The internet is awash with attacks on Zuma, the ANC, Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko and whoever saw fit to play a video of some inept firemen justifying the infamous fire pool. We thought we might try and lighten the mood somewhat with this gem from late last year, something you may have already come across but is worth revisiting in this time of need.

    We give you Gus Silber’s ‘Carols By Nkandalight’, a poem so well written that it might just brighten up your day.

    ‘Twas the night before Christmas
    And all through Nkandla
    The lights were ablaze
    To the sound of “Amandla!”

    While the rest of the nation
    Was shedding its load
    The power was strong
    In this humble abode

    Whose brilliant gleam
    Could be viewed from in space
    By a man in a sleigh
    With a grin on his face

    As he drove through the stars
    In his dazzling red suit
    He said “I’m coming to get you
    To pay back the loot”

    But the head of the house told him
    Don’t be a fool
    I spent it on building
    This flaming big pool

    So come sit beside me
    And let’s get all boozy
    In the Peace and Goodwill
    Of my fire jacuzzi

    I’ll raise up my glass
    And say, “Ja, Noël Fine”
    But I won’t pay the money
    And I’ll never resign

    But look to the lights
    That shine over yonder
    And let’s bring a halt to the
    Blitzen and Donder

    For now is the time to
    Cease all your fighting
    And shuttup complaining
    That you haven’t got lighting

    Joy to the world
    Let the Angels sing Hark!
    Enjoy your cold turkey
    That you eat in the dark

    Forget all the chaos
    Ignore all the scandals
    Let’s gather as one
    By the light of our candles

    And dwell on the things
    That deserve celebration
    As we dream of a brighter
    More powerful nation

    Take a bow Gus, that is a thing of beauty.

    [source:sapeople]

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