Order, the judiciary and the rule of law
[Source: Daily Maverick – Editorial.]
One of the critical findings of the High-Level Panel Review into the State Security Agency is that former president Jacob Zuma relied on an unconstitutional, criminal and unaccountable parallel intelligence structure to serve his personal and political interests. Read more
[Source: Daily Maverick by Greg Nicolson.]
Jacob Zuma could face corruption, fraud and racketeering charges as early as next week after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court dismissed his attempt to have the charges dropped on Friday. The former president, however, may appeal the judgment. Read more
[Source: Politicsweb by William Saunderson-Meyer.]
It’s not yet the full-blown stench that makes the stomach heave. It’s just an occasional malodorous whiff, subtly alerting us to something going off. In this case, it’s the first signals that the most important aspect of South Africa’s post-apartheid democracy, an evenhanded and independent judicial system, is under some toxic strain. A few rot spots are beginning to show. Read more