A thing of the past?
So apparently according to this article the Scorpions are set to be disbanded. This is wonderful news for our country and especially our new ANC president Jacob Zuma. You see, the Scorpions had the audacity to go raid the great and wise Mr Zuma’s house looking for evidence with regards to his rape trial.
In almost clinical coincidence this attempt to shut down the strongest part of our countries crime fighters comes the day after Zuma’s election. To be honest the quote from the commission that decided this says it all:
The views of ANC delegates attending the commission was that the Scorpions were responsible for their downfall – with the perception that the unit was used by senior government officials to target Zuma.
The Star said the unit has often been claimed to be an example of President Thabo Mbeki’s alleged abuse of power.
So basically real criminals are not going to be stopped due to Thabo and Jacob both being egotistical prats? It seems to me that even if the Scorpions were used incorrectly in the past, they are a powerful force and need to be protected rather than disbanded. This is clearly an abuse of power by Jacob Zuma, the number one perpetrator on the Scorpions hit list. The ire between Zuma and the Scorpions has been long problematic with the two clashing in court many times over the search they performed on Zumas house.
It also fascinates me how the ANC delegates get to decide about the disbanding of the Scorpions not say for example the entire government. I’m sure someone like Helen Zille would have a thing or two to say about this.
Apparently there is now enough evidence to support a case against Zuma but lets be honest here, the man is untouchable. This is a total perversion of justice in this country and it shows how insipid Jacob Zuma really intends to be. Within a day of being ANC president, a major force against him is bound to be disbanded. I really hope someone does something about this soon, this country is facing some serious troubles otherwise.
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No he is not,his supporters need to clam chill and let the law to take its course