Kaunda and Klitschko: Fighting Mayors

Dear Mr Kaunda

In South Africa, we often underrate our own officials. To test this, I did a comparison between Vitali Klitschko, mayor of Kyiv (Ukraine) and you, Mr Kaunda,  mayor of our own  Durban.

With war at his front door, Klitschko is not fleeing his city. He is standing. You also stood during our difficult time in July 2021. You stood with Zuma. According to testimony you gave about your fascinating Twitter activity.

Klitschko is a former boxer and clearly still a fighter. You vowed, not so long ago, to fight corruption. I imagine that makes you, too, a fighter of sorts. Though, you are still to land a blow of any significance in your bruising battle.

Incidentally part of your testimony was that police were stretched. I suppose it was stretching it to expect you to do something about it. Hmm, let's see. Ah, maybe call in some help? That's what comrades are for, right? I think there may be some other law and order forces somewhere in the country. You know, like the Yanks call in the national guard? But maybe it's unfair to ask that of you. After all, you were only a mayor with a mayor's responsibilities and powers.

I have an idea that may sound ridiculous at first, but what the heck. Nothing wrong with some creativity. Why not have an exhibition match with Mr Klitschko in the near future. It would be wonderfully symbolic of your looming battle with the Goliath of corruption. I suggest bare knuckles to emphasize the bruising nature of that encounter. What a colourful, inspirational metaphor for the common struggle of mankind for a better, cleaner world. You could teach him something about the fighting spirit of our KZN officials. Should it go the other way, with your getting slightly moered, that's also good. A few bumps and bruises for your city and your province. Its what we've come to expect from our fighting ANC representatives - taking one for the team.Klitschko was nicknamed Dr Ironfist. We could do something colourfully Durban-appropriate for you. Dr Papayafist? Dr Stickyfist (humidity)?

You like, sir?

Yours in the struggle for government that stays and fights for the good folk of KZN.

Richard

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