Francis Njuguna Tribulations of comrade Zuma over the changing fortunes of ANC

“Umshini wami, umshini wami,” sang a heavy voice. We turned towards Old Nyati’s gate to behold a most peculiar sight. A man in traditional Zulu regalia was walking into the compound, singing the strange song and rhythmically stomping one leg on the ground. He was completely bald with a groove dividing the front and back parts of his head, a signature characteristic that made us to immediately identify him as Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa. Old Nyati shot up from his stool to welcome our distinguished visitor. “Sir,” enthused the village sage, “welcome to our humble village.” Zuma continued with his performance before finally acknowledging the presence of Old Nyati.

“Look, my friend,” he addressed Old Nyati, “I am here to think in peace about the increasing loss of public support for the ANC.” Old Nyati assured him that his deliberations would bear a positive outcome, and escorted him to the guesthouse at the edge of the village.