SOUTH African Constitutional Court judge Johan Kriegler has urged Africans to respect the rule of law regardless of their position in society. Kriegler made the remarks at a human rights retreat for Namibian judges at the weekend. The judge said there was significant pressure on constitutional democracy and human rights in developing countries, but when players in the game start to doubt the decision of the referee, that could spoil the game. The downfall of the judiciary could cause harm for the whole society.” Kriegler’s comments come against the backdrop of mounting intimidation of the judiciary in neighbouring Zimbabwe.