'Street smarts' or 'diplomas' in politics?

In fact, Ghandi argued that every Indian should get a chance to rule the country, irrespective of education, financial status, caste, creed or community. The issue has sparked interesting debate across the globe over the years, with no conclusion. Sixty-two years after Ghandi's pronouncement, the matter is as relevant now as it was then.

Most people who attended the election of the Selebi-Phikwe mayor and his deputy on Monday will recall how one councillor bungled his oath. A number of people in the council chamber buried their heads in embarrassment as the civic leader stumbled over a simple English line. In the process the councillor changed the meaning of the sentence and unintentionally declined the offer. He was made to retake the sentence.