Paying homage to authority by putting the people first
'Imbongi' have become state assets, so there'll be no criticising shortfalls at the opening of parliament
05 February 2023 - 00:00
In 2018, I was among three candidates for the position of presidential speechwriter. With hindsight, I should not have applied. I was not, and will never be, fit for such a burden, especially for an administration leading the country to another brink of collapse...
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