The (tag) cloud above Zuma's head

Andre Fourie

Newly-elected President Jacob Zuma delivered his first State of the Nation address this morning in Cape Town. It was a long speech that focused on addressing shortcomings in delivery, the fight against crime and the importance of a proper, effective education system.

If you, like me, lack both the time and the inclination to read through and decipher the speech, have a look at the tag cloud we've created of the entire address using Wordle. The full speech can be found here on the Government website.

Looking at the tag cloud, it seems that Zuma's most pressing priorities are 'development', 'economic' and 'ensure', which tells me that the government intends on tackling  social problems such as crime and poverty as well as macro-issues such as the global economic recession by subjecting his ministers to constant performance reviews to ensure delivery and progress.

The speech was very positive, a little feel-good to be honest, and with all the immediate challenges facing our country only time will tell if he was being realistic or foolishly optimistic.

That said, I can't help but feel: "So far so good, Mr Zuma."

• 2009/06/03
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