Mbeki makes page 1 in Digg

[j4ck455]

ANCYL is already geTIK if you ask me, I don't think there is much use asking ANCYL to do anything constructive

 

[Skeptik]

So the President asked for an explanation of what Tik is, it seems clear from the speech that he understands what a massive problem drug abuse is in the country, and recognises stratgies aimed at reducing it, he also called on organisations like the ANC Youth League to play a part in trying to solve the problem.

Is it expected of the President to be up to date with every slang word used by kids today.

he also showed that he is not arrogant, he didn't know what Tik was and asked openly about it ?

The article also shows that the Premier could quickly explain what it is, prolly said something like, It's a form of crystal meth sir, and that was it.

The question shows that the President has some intellect ( willingness to learn ) not that he is stupid

Excuses excuses.... The greatest threat to the youth of Cape Town and he hasn't a clue what it is .... Tsk, Tsk!

 

[kilo39]

So the President asked for an explanation of what Tik is, it seems clear from the speech that he understands what a massive problem drug abuse is in the country, and recognises stratgies aimed at reducing it, he also called on organisations like the ANC Youth League to play a part in trying to solve the problem.

Is it expected of the President to be up to date with every slang word used by kids today.

he also showed that he is not arrogant, he didn't know what Tik was and asked openly about it ?

The article also shows that the Premier could quickly explain what it is, prolly said something like, It's a form of crystal meth sir, and that was it.

The question shows that the President has some intellect ( willingness to learn ) not that he is stupid

Tik has been on 'every' news broadcast. The fact Mbeki has to ask shows how out of touch he is with the reality of the country.