Kekeletso Nakeli-Dhliwayo
Though I applaud programmes like Funza Lushaka, which encourage people into careers of teaching, health and correctional services, are we bearing professionals who exude pride?
I remember a time when we all wanted to be public servants, maybe we didn’t have options or just maybe those who did the work did it with such passion that the work seemed to have a sense of dignity. One would proudly say: “My mommy is a teacher.” I remember a time when you either wanted to be a teacher, nurse, police officer or even in the army. But there was a time when being a public servant required one to possess a quality that today is scarce, you had to have a sense of pride. Allegations of nurses...
