Lying seems to have become a cliche amongst not only South African politicians but also her sports associates and bosses. Leonard Chuene , the boss of Athletics South Africa (ASA) is one who is perpetuating this stereotype as evidence has been revealed of his lies surrounding gender tests done on Caster Semenya prior to the Athletics World Championship. The Mail and Guardian article (http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-09-18-semenya-saga-chuenes-trail-of-lies#comments ) called " Semenya saga : Chuene's trail of lies" provided evidence stating that not only did ASA conduct gender tests on Semenya prior to the Berlin Athletics World Championships 2009 but that the results were not what they should be, two facts that Chuene strongly denied. The Zapiro cartoon ( http://www.mg.co.za/zapiro/fullcartoon/2282 ) encompasses the 'saga' in a broader sense displaying a humorous yet blatant reaction to the actions of the Australian press , the IAAF and ASA whilst highlighting Semenya's innocence. Fittingly Zapiro plays on the Wizard of OZ, and yes this story could very well be a fairytale , that is a fairy tale with a gratuitous hermaphrodite and without the hero and happy ending. This cartoon highlights how each organisation by lack of a fundamental human organ has created a nightmare for Semenya , stressing their inhumanity. The bottom line amongst all the pointing of fingers and slinging of feces is that ASA lied causing Semenya irreparable damage and should meet the consequence of their actions. This virtue which could be recited by a five year old , has yet to sink into the skull of ASA.
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