Zuma isn’t going anywhere …

On Friday last week, President Jacob Zuma stood up in front of the nation and lied about Nkandla and paying back the money. Then half an hour later, Gwede Mantashe, on behalf of the Top 6, did the same.

To be honest, no one should be surprised. Then again, the audacity to think that they can get away with this is not only mind-blogging but stomach-churning.

The DA put forward a motion to have Zuma removed as President in Parliament on Tuesday. Of course, the outcome was known long before anyone even started voting. The ANC comes first, always. You’d think Superman is the only one who is bulletproof, but Zuma is giving him a run for his money.

If you’re looking for a silver lining, there are a few. One is that more and more senior (albeit former) ANC members are calling for him to step down. Another is that Thuli Madonsela is finally getting some respect from the ANC.

Last, but not least, Zuma is ‘paying back the money’. The problem though, is that it’s far far too late.

Are the Guptas on their way out?

Speaking of our ‘Number One’, his extended family – the Guptas – are having a tough time of it.

As more MPs and politicians come forward to tell their stories of being offered positions from the infamous family, South African companies are taking the hint.

BDLive’s Antony Sguazzin writes: “The main company controlled by the Gupta family, which is linked to President Jacob Zuma, has been dropped by its bankers, broker and auditors after the ruling party ordered an investigation into the family’s influence on the state.”

Is this a concerted effort to run the Guptas out of the country? And if they go, would that mean Zuma will go with them too? One can only hope …

Ernie Els plays putt putt at Augusta

The US Masters started at Augusta yesterday afternoon. By the end of the day, we’re pretty sure South African golfing legend, Ernie Els, wished it hadn’t.

On the first hole, nogal, the 4-time Major Champion managed six putts. And this from one metre out. According to reports, it is the worst opening-hole score in the history of the Masters.

As if that is not bad enough, it was also caught on camera. Cue 30 seconds of cringe.

It’s perfectly acceptable to miss the first putt. But by the second putt, even Els doesn’t know what’s happening.

Bets are off for it making the sports blooper reel for 2016. Or even of all time.

To add insult to injury, in the Masters' par-3 contest the day before, Gary Player (who is 80-years-old by the way), became the oldest man to hit a hole in one.

Practice is important. It’s the only way to get better. But next time, someone should tell ‘The Big Uneasy’ to hold off practicing until after he finishes his round of golf.

The video is 32 seconds long. Watch it. Try not to cringe.

Till next week …

*Image courtesy of the DA.