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Nationalisation gone, and now it is time for the Courts
It is quite sad to see that the ANC has now decided that the next project to tackle, after the threat of nationalisation for the last two or three years, are our Courts. The Chief Whip of the ANC reportedly told Rapport newspaper that South Africa is, “… busy becoming a one party state led by the Courts that were not elected.” It is somewhat shocking that this is now the approach to an independent judiciary and that they seem to feel that whatever Parliament decides, whether it conflicts with our Constitution or not, needs to be upheld by the Courts and if it is not, then there is a problem with our Courts! One has to wonder what the Cabinet’s motives are in asking for a “review of the Court and its decisions.”
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 27-Feb-12
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Daniela said:
on Friday 02-Mar-12 02:19 PM
This is very disturbing although we have anticipated it for years. I just hope they do not succeed in their endeavours.
Lucretia said:
on Wednesday 29-Feb-12 10:02 AM
The same thing has happened in every other African state. The first things to go are: Education, Medical and the Legal System. If you look at Education and our Hospitals, or lack there of, need I say more. This is why I strongly favour a good opposition party - to keep the one we have in Government in line. If not, hello Zimbabwe, here we come.
cherise said:
on Tuesday 28-Feb-12 08:56 AM
This is not shocking to me at all. They seem to get away with everything they want. pathetic!
Kaylene said:
on Tuesday 28-Feb-12 08:55 AM
This country is heading to the way Zimbabwe is at this moment, honestly the ANC just wants to change everything they can think of. What a waste of money, and time of court. These people have too much time on their hands to sit and think up all these things
Catherine said:
on Tuesday 28-Feb-12 07:57 AM
This is precisely what used to happen during apartheid era.
Robyn said:
on Tuesday 28-Feb-12 07:00 AM
The problem NEVER lies with them.. It's always something else.
liesl said:
on Monday 27-Feb-12 12:37 PM
In a nutshell - "absolute power, absolutely corrupts"
Alexis said:
on Monday 27-Feb-12 12:02 PM
I must agree with Bernadette, honestly this place is really gooing to the dogs and soon they will be taking everything away from us, even our right of feedom of speech
Bernadette said:
on Monday 27-Feb-12 11:49 AM
I find it very disturbing that this is what is happening to our country. What next.
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