Hi AJ...while I respect your right to an opinion, it needs to be balanced with the obligation to " a sense of civility"...and an effort to put forward a reality based on real core issues, as you correctly indicate, to effect real sustainable change/positive outcome.  A forensic approach, multidimensional and facted, on a horizontal and vertical application. Helen Zille's article intends to, as her heading suggests, look at the implications only, which she does, in her usual insightful way..."food for thought", inviting democratic and solution based debate or suggestions.
The real core issue here is National Governance.. and the focus on Rights with little emphasis on the balance of Obligations...leading to reaction with no consequence...Nutshell!  As a Nation we are in "reaction" mode to the ripple effect of ANC leadership.... Narcissistic, Incompetent, entitlement based on lack of self worth and respect.