An uncomfortable reality is that looting is perceived by the looters to be socially acceptable and is often encouraged and endorsed within social and community networks.
Corruption thrives in a destabilised state with weak institutions. South Africa cannot be allowed back to that space because there will be no turning back.
The protests paved the way for healing, vitality and a new vista of productive life.
We should remember him as just another ordinary human being who did extraordinary things.
The posturing is bound to continue. But at the age of 78 Jacob Zuma's long day in the sun is over.
