The murder of Rattray has been front page news in every South African newspaper. Considering the influence this man had on South Africa it's no wonder that there was an outcry world-wide. I never had the good fortune in meeting this man, nor the privilege to listen to his Zulu war stories, but people like Prince Charles knew him well (amongst others).

The Police did a sterling job in apprehending one of the perpetrators in record time and even turning state witness this man still got 25 years in jail. Record time for the capture and sentencing. Which begs the question - why is the baby Jordan case still not concluded? For the un-informed, baby Jordan was a contract killing victim.

If the police can act so swift in the David Rattray case and the courts deal so quick with the criminal, what's wrong with doing the same with the massive backlog of cases? Why should people sit in jail for months before courts hear their cases? What about the innocent whom cannot afford the best legal aid? In Rattrays' case it was essential to get the wheels rolling at hyper speed in order to show the world that our crime-fighting machine is top notch - now come on Minister Selebi, you and your men have shown that it can be done. Go out there and maintain this standard!

First National Bank withdrew an anti-crime campaign last week after getting some flack from government. The R20 million campaign was stopped in it's tracks after the plans were leaked to government. The campaign basically called on Thabo Mbeki himself to make crime fighting his top priority - which it should be. It is amazing how sensitive a point crime is for our government. Are they in denial or are they trying to bullsh*t themselves and the world?

Mbeki has done a lot for this country and despite his constant involvement in creating peace in Africa, he is still actively involved within our borders. His compatriots within government however seems more interested in the gravy train than good governance. It is time "they" face the facts, stop hiding crime figures and do something about our police services. Lift the bar a bit - and then more. Plan, put in action, evaluate - isn't that the logical way? I am sure we as a nation won't mind paying for the cops to earn a decent wage, get better training and enjoy better benefits - but then we want to see this happening and we want to know how where and when our money is spent.