Take for instance the controversial statements sometimes aired by Mr President, Thabo Mbeki. I won’t even mention them, for some will find them sensitive to their well-being.

However, I’m a person who always tries to see good in people, and since I don’t believe in stupidity, I like to dig down to find out what made a person say whatever it is they said. Besides, there are always two sides to a story. If one’s interested at viewing my unique explanations regarding that statement, you’re welcome to visit my blog and add input if you so wish @ www.belindasdilemma.blogspot.com. Suggestions and criticism also welcome….

Bendingekho apho….

Where I’m headed is at Julius Malema,the notorious ANCYL Pres. “We are prepared to take up arms and kill for JZ!!!!”

His statement really embarrassed me, and as much as he did later say that he did not mean it literally I wanted so much to believe him. But exactly what figure of speech was it?

If finally dawned on me when I watched Deborah Patta’s 3rd Degree last week what the young president meant. He, however, had chickened out on the interview but was saved by his “no-nonsense” Secretary-General, Vuyiswa Tolela who showed Deborah where to get off. According to my understanding in that interview the president meant to say: “Ndakubulala umntu ngo Zuma!” Not literally, but he should have said it in his own mother tongue.

People, be careful of the English language. IZAKUBULALA! See, I can’t say the latter in English for it will have a different connotation to it. Take “Zuma, You’re a dog dude!”. JZ’s reaction to this statement will depend on who’s saying it. If it’s his buddy, then it’s cool, but if it’s err……sources of the darkness… then it’ll cause a huge outcry from the Malema camp and thereby letting hell loose!

Xhosa is a controversial language on its own Bantu. One should be careful to directly translate it to the English language – this can lead to unnecessary repercussions and huge trouble. Ask Malema.

Fortunately we live in a democratic country where we’re FREE to converse as we see fit. Let’s learn from each other’s mistake and try by all means never to shoot ourselves in the foot like Malema did – MIND YOUR LANGUAGE.

Julius USISIKHOKHO!!!! I can’t go public and say “Julius YOU”RE A CRUST!” can I?