Say what you want about the people running amok in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, but they do seem to know how to put real heart into a tribute to their idol; their looting, disabling of infrastructure and crippling of economic activity, all coming together in a touchingly thoughtful diorama of the most memorable aspects of Jacob Zuma’s presidency.

Having said that, it remains unclear whether the majority are, in fact, acting on his behalf and, if they are, which rocket scientist thought widespread destruction would be the best argument for Zuma’s release...