ANC’s influence is numbered as justice system faces scrutiny
No matter how often government claims justice is independent, people wonder whether some are above the law after Zondo.
The influence of the African National Congress (ANC) appears to be waning as the justice system comes under increased scrutiny. Government claims of independence for criminal law and the judicial system are often met with skepticism by ordinary citizens. The Zondo commission, for instance, found a mere glimpse of the estimated R1-trillion in state capture, yet no significant prosecutions ensued.
The Madlanga commission revealed the tangled web of political and organized crime interests, suggesting that a substantial portion of investigative and prosecutorial resources are compromised, controlled by gangsters including politicians. This revelation prompted AfriForum to take civil society action through its Private Prosecutions Unit, compelling the National Prosecuting Authority to reassess cases involving high-ranking individuals.
While this may not immediately bring about change, it exposes the need for accountability. Those who have been shielding influential figures must recognize that the ANC's grip on power is weakening, and they ought to fulfill their duties.
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