2oceansvibe News | South African and international news

Sponsored by RSAWeb rss
2ov Radio
  • Home
  • About
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Seth Rotherham
  • du Cap Collection
  • Café du Cap
  • Cabine du Cap
  • Media Packs / Advertising
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Anonymous Tips
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
Seth Rotherham
  • Zapiro’s Perfect Take On The R22m Flag Saga

    20 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone in Politics, South Africa, Zapiro
    Related Posts
    • WATCH: President Ramaphosa Almost Gets Knocked Out By A South African Flag
    • The Sad Reality Of The Phala Phala Mess, As Summed Up By Zapiro
    • Zapiro's Piercing Take On The Ramaphosa Phala Phala Drama
    • You'll Enjoy Zapiro's 'Special Talent' Zuma Cartoon
    • Zapiro Is Officially Gatvol With Load Shedding

    [imagesource: iStock]

    How best can one spend R22 million in a country where so many have so little?

    Of course, a giant flag that lights up in the dark!

    Perhaps when we get load shed children can gather at Freedom Park in Pretoria and do their homework in the light it provides.

    We’ve already gone to town on how ridiculous the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture’s plans are, with minister Nathi Mthethwa leading the charge.

    His department said the flag has “the potential to unite people” and in a roundabout way, that is totally correct.

    Zapiro’s cartoon for The Daily Maverick is on the money:

    ‘Idiot’ is being kind.

    Naturally, the whole fiasco is yet another chance for the ANC bigwigs to have a chuckle at our expense.

    Yesterday, reports TimesLIVE, President Cyril Ramaphosa was speaking at the Black Business Council summit in Midrand.

    The topic of the flag came up and Ramaphosa could hardly stifle his laughter:

    Meanwhile in the world of cabinet decisionmakers, we have some unique insights about #FlagGate.@kgmadisa @tshidi_lee @AndiMakinana pic.twitter.com/eKX7CfhQPP

    — Khaya Sithole (@CoruscaKhaya) May 19, 2022

    Hilarious, bro.

    Mthethwa and the department had earlier announced that they would “review the process related to the flag in its totality” after widespread criticism:

    “Over the past few days the minister of sport, arts and culture has followed and taken note of public discourse that has unfolded in respect of the envisaged monumental flag. The diversity of voices around this important heritage project are a welcome celebration of our country’s vibrant constitutional democracy and the freedoms that must be upheld beyond posterity. It also bodes well for one of the pillars of social cohesion, which is an active citizenry.

    “In upholding these ethos and the inalienable rights of citizens to be heard, the minister of sport, arts and culture has directed his department to review the process related to the monumental flag in its totality,” the ministry said.

    May I suggest the funds perhaps be redirected somewhere they’re actually needed:

    The Apartheid Museum had to close its doors. The District Six Museum was begging for funding. Johannesburg Art Gallery is a rundown mess. The Fugard permanently closed. But Nathi Mthetwa wants to spend R22 million on a flag to advance “social cohesion”.

    We’re in the mud

    — naledi (@naledimashishi) May 18, 2022

    The Apartheid Museum is open but has long struggled financially, and the point stands.

    What’s truly terrifying is that Ramaphosa’s entire cabinet – 28 people, as well as the president – approved the R22 million flag. These are the same politicians who have watched COVID-19 decimate livelihoods and the economy.

    We are not led.

    [sources:dailymaverick&timeslive]

    • ← Tom Cruise, Kate, And Prince William At ‘Top Gun’ Premiere – Enjoy William’s Shoes [Video]
    • We Want: David Bowie’s Classic Yacht For $5 Million →
    • Tweet
    • Tags:
    • flag
    • flags
    • sa flag
    • south african flag
    • zapiro

    Latest News

    • Quirky South African Story About Alien Love To Be Streamed On Amazon Prime [Video]

      [imagesource:screenshot/youtube] Beyond the Light Barrier is a strange tale about the c...

    • First Female F1 Driver In Five Years Takes To The Track

      [imagesource:x/jessicahawkins] In what will hopefully become the norm, Aston Martin con...

    • Take A Look At U2’s Opening Experience Inside The Las Vegas Sphere [Video]

      [imagesource:u2community] U2 unveiled a new kind of show this Friday evening at a venue...

    • The Boks’ Tonga Thumping Puts Them On The Road To The Quarterfinals

      [imagesource:flickr] After being defeated by Ireland, the Boks knew they had a lot ridi...

    • Monday Morning Spice

      [imagesource:unu-inweh] Runaway Fires Tea...


    • 2oceansvibe Partners

    • CONTACT US
    • GOT A HOT STORY?
    • 2oceansvibe Radio
    • 2oceansvibe Media
    • Media Pack
    • Seth Rotherham
    • Café du Cap
    • Cabine du Cap
    • Cape Town City Accommodation
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Business
    • Media
    • Entertainment
    • Tech/Sci
    • World
    • Travel
    • Lifestyle
    • Sport
    • Politics
  • Follow

    2oceansvibe.com is part of the 2oceansVibe Media Group

    DMMA Logo