I have to admit it - I may yet join the Zuma fan club!
I caught his press conference on TV last night, and later the interview with SABC 2. Normally when I see that those interviews are on, I change channels immediately. However, last night my curiosity kept me watching for a few minutes - and then I was hooked!
I understand now what his followers meant when they said that he talks to the people at their level. Firstly, the man TALKS, he doesn't deliver predictable, cold, statements. Secondly, he talks TO his audience, he doesn't condescend to talk AT them. Thirdly, he actually thinks about the questions to formulate his answers, he doesn't just brush them aside with formal, pre-decided statements.
Although his alleged personal habits are of serious concern, I must admit that it feels refreshing to see an intelligent, dedicated man in the politian, who actually does treat the rest of us like "comrades" from within the masses, rather than towering condescendingly above us pitiful mortals.
Well, we shall see what he can deliver, but for now I am certainly a lot more hopeful than I was before.
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