CIVIC CONSCIOUSNESS

Altruistic political leaders seem harder to come by with the passage of time. They appear to be replaced by egoistic leaders. Realizing this narcissistic tendency, ordinary people strive to foil the politicians' individualistic agenda by forming civic bodies, NGOs and other structures. Like the initial euphoria in a new romance, newly elected leaders start well, but they become rogue as they settle in power. Not to be outdone, some traditional leaders and church pastors follow this oligarchic route suit. Only the rich Royal Bafokeng Council in the Rustenburg districts has used its wealth to develop its communities. Women cry for universal suffrage in some nations and for more civil and socioeconomic liberties in others. Africa can be a force to be reckoned with in the global arena.