IMPORTANT SUMMARY OF TAU ANALYSIS: CADRE DEPLOYMENT: HOW BLACK COMMUNIST METHODS MASSIVELY HARM SOUTH AFRICA

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[This is a summary of an analysis that was done by the excellent Transvaal Agricultural Union. Jan]

Summary: State of the Nation and Cadre Deployment – The President’s Nemesis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) faced stark criticism, particularly in light of the Constitutional Court’s order for the ANC to release records of its cadre deployment (CD) policy to the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA). This policy, which prioritizes loyalty to the ANC over qualifications for state jobs, has been blamed for widespread incompetence and corruption in government, as outlined in the Zondo Commission’s findings.

Key points include:

• Cadre Deployment: Initiated under Ramaphosa in 2012, the policy has been declared unconstitutional by the Zondo Commission. Despite this, the practice continues, undermining public institutions and contributing to state dysfunction.
• Critique of SONA: The address was dismissed as out of touch and self-congratulatory, ignoring the ANC’s role in South Africa’s decline. Ramaphosa’s claims of progress and efforts to rebuild were seen as contradictory, given his leadership during the Zuma-era corruption.
• Job Appointments: ANC cadre deployment decisions have been exposed as chaotic and loyalty-driven, sidelining competence. This has led to severe inefficiencies across state institutions.
• Systemic Issues: South Africa’s decline to "third-world" standards in governance and infrastructure is attributed to the ANC’s cadre deployment. Critics argue that replacing loyalty-based appointments with meritocracy is essential but face significant political resistance.

The article concludes that overcoming the ANC’s entrenched practices and restoring effective governance are critical for South Africa’s future, though the challenges are daunting.