Politicians with sticky fingers

I enjoyed reading the article (Raila Odinga and his Nigerian Forty Thieves - for the use of language. I felt sad to feel that the future of South African politics looks to move into the same direction. Mr Zuma has taken over the leadership of the ANC, the majority and ruling party. Mr Zuma is most likely standing trial for corruption in August this year. His NEC (National Executive Committee) houses a number of convicted criminals. President Thabo Mbeki and some of his more prominent colleagues have consistnely been fingered for corruptive behaviour in the famous arms deal. Some 100 members of Parliament (mostly ANC) have been named as beneficiaries from fraudulent claims in the Travelgate scandal. They still hold their seats.

The only disturbing comment was that Mr Eugene Terreblanche was mentioned in this context. He seemed to have disappeared from the political stage and gone back to farming. SA sent Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa to Kenya, but he was sent home. He does have a reputation of being straight, honest and effective. He was considered to be a little one sided in his support and thus did not qualify as an unbiased advisor.

Other than the observations by Mr. Adesanmi, I would like to hear how Africa can get rid of these clowns with sticky fingers. Is it belated colonialism that keep these character in power?