“Unfortunately Jacob Zuma cannot lead, his continuous actions and decisions are ruining South Africa.”
These are the words in a letter for a petition, to force president Jacob Zuma to step down, which is currently being circulated on social media.
The petition was started by Brent Lindeque and within a day, already had 49 888 supporters who signed the petition by 12.30pm today (Friday).
Currently trending on Twitter, the #ZumaMustFall petition has sparked response from thousands of people.
The entire letter read:
“It’s simple… lead or step down.
“And unfortunately Jacob Zuma cannot lead.
“His continuous actions and decisions are ruining South Africa.
“Our unemployment has never been higher.
“Crime and corruption have become a standard.
“Government are pillaging our taxes and our economy is at a tipping point.
“We need change.
“Hopefully a petition can showcase how many people want change and hopefully together we can create that change.
“The only reason politicians have power is because the people give it to them…”
Twitter responded with:
Amazing to see South Africans across the globe uniting to fight for much-needed change in SA #ZumaMustFall
— HomecomingEX – Executive Search (@HomecomingEX) December 11, 2015
I will march those streets without fear of being victimised by police, for #ZumaMustFall and #ANCMustFall asijiki. We want our country back
— Nomthandazo Tshobeka (@Ttshobeka) December 11, 2015
If SA were a company, the board would have removed the CEO a long time ago. #ZumaMustFall
— Ashley Hayden (@TheAshleyHayden) December 11, 2015
Mr President you are not in love with your people nor your country, and clearly your people are not in love with you. #ZumaMustFall
— PrettyBull (@I_amNectar) December 11, 2015
#ZumaMustFall ,#MillionManMarch 16 December all across South Africa. Zuma must GO. Tks @SearleDr
— The Cape of Good/Better/Best Hope – What’s Up? (@WotzupCapeTown) December 11, 2015
Dear Lord. Please help us ordinary South Africans #ZumaMustFall
— Mark Morgan (@Mr_TrippleM) December 10, 2015
ANC mst stp selecting leaders based on favors. This country is not a charity 4 "struggle heroes". Get qualified people to lead #zumamustfall
— Col H. Stinkmeaner (@Thabinho14) December 10, 2015
Putting people into leadership coz of the past must stop , we need to be led by people who are Educated, #ZumaMustFall
— Clarence (@Tk_clarence) December 10, 2015