HAVE YOUR SAY:
Do you think public services fail because government employees are incompetent and simply don’t care?
17 October 2025 · Platinum Bushvelder
From endless queues to unanswered calls, many South Africans feel let down by public service delivery. But what’s really to blame — lack of skills, weak leadership, or sheer indifference? Share your thoughts: is it a system that’s broken, or people who simply don’t care anymore?
“No, I believe government employees often fail because they aren’t given the right tools or equipment to do their jobs properly. With better resources and more job creation, I truly believe Thabazimbi could start moving in the right direction.” Neo Meyer, Thabazimbi“Yes. In some cases, public servants are simply incompetent — in others, they just don’t care. The few departments that do their jobs well rarely get the credit they deserve. Too often, positions go to friends and family who lack the right qualifications, and that’s where the incompetence begins.” Nadia Mulder, Thabazimbi
