It is very clear that the issue of rape needs serious attention. If the protesters achieve that, it will be a step forward.
The dumping of radioactive waste can almost be excused because legislation was virtually nonexistent at the time. But the crime is still committed.
The ANC’s automatic domination of their heartland, in terms of votes, can no longer be assured.
Has the SABC fired or blacklisted so many commentators for holding anti-Zuma views that Hlaudi Motsoeneng has to step into the breach?
It is important that scrutiny is not reserved to suspected tax dodgers but is also given to the asset managers and bankers who may have helped them.
Berning Ntlemeza’s recent behaviour doesn’t inspire confidence, nor does his drive to change the Hawks from crime-fighters into president protectors.
Once the case got to the Constitutional Court Zuma had to concede almost at once. This battle of Stalingrad was over.
The voices of people such as former SANDF chief Siphiwe Nyanda, whose ANC credentials cannot be questioned, are vital.
Only one sure way to restore peace and security to Xolobeni: the government must set its face against mining – and soon.
If the revelations of manipulation and greed are proven true it could be the end of the entwinement and the Zupta’s hold on South African society.