While this is the sort of documentary I normally don't watch, since I am traveling to South Africa for the first time, I have tried to watch as many things as I can about the nation. This particular film interested me because it had to do with post-Apartheid era South Africa. In particular, it's a critique of the leadership of the nation by the ANC. While the films said practically nothing about the Nelson Mandela years (the first post-Apartheid leader), it focused on how under President Mbeki there were many cries of corruption. In addition, criticism of how the poor are still dirt poor after all these years and how the government has deliberately stood in the way of treatment for HIV (the nation has the highest infection rate in the world) are discussed. Overall, while it's all very interesting, it's also quite depressing and makes you wonder about the future of this great nation. Sobering.
By the way, the film talks about the possible corruption by Zuma but doesn't say what occurred with these charges. Since this film was created, Zuma was essentially exonerated and elected president following an interim rule by Molanthe after Mbeki was removed from office. It's all VERY confusing and Zuma's reputation is quite checkered. Only time will only tell if the nation is on the right track.
By the way, the film talks about the possible corruption by Zuma but doesn't say what occurred with these charges. Since this film was created, Zuma was essentially exonerated and elected president following an interim rule by Molanthe after Mbeki was removed from office. It's all VERY confusing and Zuma's reputation is quite checkered. Only time will only tell if the nation is on the right track.
