The Mercury

I particularly refer to your article, “ANC succession battle is not helping KZN”. In order to avoid any tension between the Mbeki camp and the Zuma camp, the media should extensively and widely as possible indoctrinate a firm message to the masses that whoever is chosen as the ANC leader, the people of South Africa would respect and accept the elected person.

While KZN may be more inclined towards Zuma, that preference should not in any way be a threat to the other side, and similarly, if for example, Gauteng prefers Mbeki, then so be it. The people should aim looking at the bigger picture, and that is the smooth governance of the country. By all means express your leadership choice but accept the leadership after the ANC election without kicking up a fuss and causing dissent among the people.

The media needs to be positive in its reporting leading to the upcoming conference and as far as possible avoid negative reporting.

M Mota