Ministers and Gautrain

[xtermin8or]

My problem is that they probably won't be charged, then the opposition, probably the FF+ will ask the public protector to investigate - and he as always will come to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong with their involvement - A court with some vestiges of independence must test this. I would say they can be suspended until the outcome - but in terms of our law they are suspended on full pay - so it's a paid vacation - so rather let them work

 

[chiskop]

In this country we have a constitution, bill of rights and labour law, so no-one even Ministers can't be forced to resign the moment a rumour hits the news. Therefore I say they should be charged and a court should test whether there was anything wrong with their involvement - I personally believe it smacks of corruption - but it should be tested by a court or parliamentary comittee

Yes, yes. But these are our elected (and in the case of Selebi, non-elected) leaders - they should be held top higher standards. I'm not saying that anyone should be fired at the slightest rumour of anything fishy, but I do believe that allegations against ministers should be investigated thoroughly and action taken if it is found that there is something that does not comform to the highest ethical standards.

My problem is that they probably won't be charged, then the opposition, probably the FF+ will ask the public protector to investigate - and he as always will come to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong with their involvement - A court with some vestiges of independence must test this. I would say they can be suspended until the outcome - but in terms of our law they are suspended on full pay - so it's a paid vacation - so rather let them work

... as long as the allegations are thoroughly and independently tested, which does not seem to happen in very many cases.

 

[Syndyre]

My problem is that they probably won't be charged, then the opposition, probably the FF+ will ask the public protector to investigate - and he as always will come to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong with their involvement - A court with some vestiges of independence must test this. I would say they can be suspended until the outcome - but in terms of our law they are suspended on full pay - so it's a paid vacation - so rather let them work

Only problem is while they're at work they'll have plenty of time to shred some documents etc.

 

[simple_simon]

why is anyone shocked at all. this is almost to be expected.

i refuse to place trust in any politician in south africa....regardless of political party.

i wouldn't pin my hoped on trevor either.

those who actively seek to be in power are the last people who should be allowed to be in power

 

[kingmonty]

*jaw drops to the floor* xtermin8or: what brought this on? usually you defend the government tooth and nail.

 

[kilo39]

*jaw drops to the floor* xtermin8or: what brought this on? usually you defend the government tooth and nail.

Yeah, breath of fresh air - wot's going on?

Now I understand why the project got pushed through, despite complaints by communities in Tshwane who are virtually being forced out to make way for the train - money above all else - I guess - these Ministers should be taken to task

 

[Nod]

I think somebody in the AWB hacked xtermin8tor's account ... yeah right

 

[kilo39]

... and for those of you who missed the video in Off-Topic (small!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcpnHGcqD1w&NR

 

[IamCanadian]

*jaw drops to the floor* xtermin8or: what brought this on? usually you defend the government tooth and nail.

My jaw actually fell off!

We want answers NOW!