Towards the end of last week I think I was among the masses when I sighed with relief on hearing that all the evidence against Jacob Zuma was declared admissible in court. This has nothing to do with my feelings towards Zuma himself or my belief that he is totally incapable of running a fever let alone a country. This had to do with my excitement that this country was finally showing that no one is above the law. Let justice be done.
Wrong!
Yesterday my heart sank when I read the headlines in the Saturday Star, “ZUMA WILL WALK FREE”. I thought that was quite a bold statement since the court hearing hasn’t convened yet and is only set to start on Monday. Are these people clairvoyant? Can they see months into the future? No, all ANC defense attorneys need to do is lambaste the court with massive delay tactics and then change the law to suit themselves.
This I quote directly from the front page:
“As a last resort, the ANC will consider two things: Changing the constitution to prevent a sitting president from being prosecuted and a blanket amnesty for all those involved in the controversial arms deal“
Change the constitution? Change the standing laws of your country? When the only result is to protect those in power? Not a far cry from our idiot neighbour Mugabe now is it? Are we following in the early footsteps of Zimbabwe? Maybe the ANC should rename itself to Zuma PF.
Through all of this I have not even once heard them saying that he is innocent. At least try to convince the world of your innocence. Why doesn’t he go to court and stand trial? What is he afraid of? Instead Mr Dancing in the street, Living promiscuous lifestyle with AIDS ridden women and protect yourself with a shower, Corrupt law dodger, becomes the president of this amazing nation. Leaders are supposed to lead by example. If that is the case then this country is fucked! Welcome to Africa. Welcome to the Banana Republic! Sort your shit out and stop acting like a bunch of circus clowns! Even though he doesn’t say it, I would put money on it that even Nelson Mandela is ashamed of how you are carrying on!
America might be a different breed altogether and they also have their problems but they know the law and they stick to it. For God’s sake, Clinton was almost impeached for nothing more than a blowjob when all he did wrong there was suffer from extreme lack of taste or very poor eyesight. Lewinsky? Man, what were you thinking?
