Forget the rules and reveal Zuma’s wealth

Typically, government played a political and protocol game instead of facing the challenger. The response came in the form of a media statement from presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj.

It read: “The Presidency has noted reports about a call by the Agang SA leader for Zuma to disclose his personal finances. The Constitution of 1996 and the Executive Members Ethics Act of 1998 prescribe the nature, content and form in which members of the cabinet and the executive councils disclose their financial interests annually.

“Members of the national executive of government submit their disclosures to the Secretary of Cabinet who maintains a register. The President therefore submits his disclosure annually to the Secretary of Cabinet.”

Zuma should set an example for the rest of the country to follow. Failure and reluctance to do so does nothing but breed more Dina Pules.

This lot sees nothing wrong in not declaring their romantic and related business interests, even when they know they stand to benefit immensely at the expense of taxpayers.

If presidential business interests were known, Nkandla-gate would not have happened, as the public would have a clearer picture of what the President can or cannot afford.

Come on Mr President, don’t be a coward. Accept the challenge like a warrior!