The World of Damian Da Vinci

There's something just so beautiful about slow drives on a Sunday. A cruise in the early evening really puts the day to a subtle end as we plan the week ahead. I personally like to drive down Rivonia road in upmarket Jozi, in second gear of course, to give myself enough time to see myself living life in some of the homes i like, doing what i can only imagine Sandton residence do - float on a golden, jewelled inflatable in a pool of sparkling water and having servants attend to my every need... I kid! i'm not all that picky actually. Toss me a three bedroom and a pool for the kids and I'd have a castle more than worthy for this king, but then again, that's just me. So let's throw in R246 Million into the equation and you'd have something a little over a Palace fit for a President. And fine, perhaps Zuma and I have different taste. Perhaps he took the three bedroom and pool I'd be more than content with and decided to sprinkle some salt on it. But damn, he was

I woke up to news of a 'No Confidence Motion' presented by the Democratic Alliance on the morning of Nov 8 last year. The purpose of the day was to of course, discuss President Zuma, however, i couldn't help but note the tone of sincerity in parliament that day and not the usual Orangutan antics these sessions are known for. DA leader, Mmusi Maimane pleaded with the conscience of the ANC to simply, "stop defending the man". Only to be bombarded by race bashes, being called a 'black face for a white party'. The ANC, unimpressively dodged bullets from struggle stalwarts with some of the most nonchalant responses - it was not surprising to me at all. Probably one of my favourite speeches of the session came from IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, he said: “The cry for the president to step down is echoing from all corners of the country. It’s on the lips of stalwarts of the ANC, spoken from the heart of many women who pledged their lives to liberate the coun