A seven-year battle and victory for the Democratic Alliance (DA) who will finally see justice. The Northern Gauteng High Court ruled that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) must proceed with the 783 charges against President Jacob Zuma. The charges relate to corruption, fraud, and racketeering resulting from past activities.
It is an undeniable fact that the NPA is controlled by Jacob Zuma loyalists and that there will be delay tactics to prevent action taken. There is a possibility of an appeal or sabotage, but the real burning question is whether the head of the NPA Shaun Abrahams will take action.Not only are the DA leaders and supporters elated over the decision to prosecute Zuma, but the other political parties also seem to show delight in the court’s verdict. The Congress of the People (COPE) are pleased that attempts by Zuma to corrupt the justice system have failed and that the president will have his day in court. Political parties are delighted that justice will prevail and as Bantu Holomisa said, “Lynch mob justice mentality has been exposed, Luthuli and Zuma will appeal, delaying tactics.”
Zuma always said that he wanted his day in court, and it is indeed a victory for the justice system who will allow the president to be granted his desire. The world is watching and wondering if the African National Congress (ANC) will once again protect the president, or will the moral compass of honesty and integrity blossom.
The question is whether Zuma will once again evade accountability for his action and if he does, then South Africa will be saddled with a leader that cannot be trusted until the general election in 2019.
The ANC said in a statement that society should not infer that Zuma is guilty of the charges as the court rulings only dealt with the merits of allegations against the president. The ANC are pleased that this matter can be finalized after dragging on for over seven years and support the justice system in South Africa.
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