Today the ANC decided that Thabo Mbeki is no longer the president of South Africa. They came to power in 1994, when Nelson Mandela became our president. He was succeeded by Mr Mbeki in 1999. Mr Mbeki's term would have been over in 7 months' time.
A few months ago, Jacob Zuma was elected president of the ANC. Now, he used to be a vice president of the country, but was asked to resign when he was first accused of a corrupt relationship with his financial advisor. This was followed by a rape charge and various allegations and on Monday the high court ruled that his latest charges are unconstitutional. All of this lead to today's recall of the president.
A few of my friends attended an emigration workshop today. There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment. For the last few years people alluded to the possibility of South Africa becoming 'the next Zimbabwe'.
Despite all this, the only message I get from the Bible is that we should pray for our rulers. Romans does not say 'if you like them' or 'if you agree with them'. In fact, the Christians were pursued when they were instructed to pray for the rulers. I do not need less grace than any of them and cannot pick up a stone to throw at them.
May God change our hearts. May God lead our government and give them wisdom in their huge task.
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