Had my doubts all along about our justice system, specifically about rules for "comrades" and those for ordinary citizens.

Let's start with Schabir who's been jailed for a "general corrupt relationship with Jacob Zuma" but more specifically for corruption. He's been in a top private clinic due to illness (for which I presume I'm paying). There's a general call now for his early release due to ill health. Agreed, release the man and put him under house arrest so he can die a dignified death - if his health is really that bad. But don't look for excuses!

Worse though is one Tony Yengeni who was given a hero's send-off to jail. He's been in for a couple of weeks and already got weekend passes during which he enjoyed parties with friends and indulged in some alcohol (which is a breach of this "privilege" and with some photos of him with a beer in hand). He also arrived late after one such excursion citing a problem some car. Can't afford to service that Merc of yours Tony?

Of course, as with everything else a committee was put together to "investigate" these allegations. Never mind the photo in a Sunday newspaper.. he was found to be in the clear - or so they say. The cherry on the comrades cake is the fact that only after 20 weeks in jail the man will be released. Now where in Gods' earth will you find any criminal sentenced to four years to spend only 20 weeks in jail? Does the ANC really really really expect the respect of it's people with shenanigans like this? Do they expect Joe Citizen to respect the law and everything it represents?

This attitude sucks. They're trying hard to enforce the rules of the land but they keep braking them! Mbeki still refuse to have Selebi investigated. There are obvious links to Agliotti but how can they do this to a fellow comrade? Selebi in turn has commandeered some retired high ranking officers to help him curb the violence in this country in time for 2010. They're paid on an hourly basis and are obviously smiling all the way to bank. Why did they let these guys go in the first place?

Amazing how the law works. McBride (head of Eukhereleni traffic) had a smash with his car whilst under the influence (or so bystanders claim) of alcohol. Cops from his area interfered and quickly got him home and out of harms way. This one will die a quick death. Judges though cannot escape so easy. Ministers get a fine but Joe Citizen gets his car confiscated when driving over the limit?

I agree that safety is of paramount importance but the same law should apply to all. The law and nothing but the law.

On to a different subject - seems the Yanks can't get enough of young South Africans. With the U.S. government clamping down on illegals from Mexico and South America a door has opened for South Africans doing seasonal work on farms. Missouri, North and South Dakota - there is place for another seven hundred workers. Watch the local press!