04 June 2005

The Focus Moves to Zuma In the wake of Schabir Shaik's inevitable conviction for fraud and corruption, the spotlight moves to the man who was not on trial, but whose name has been inextricablty linked with it, every agonising step of the way. Despite all the attempted cover-ups, the besmirching of Bulelani Ngcuka, the posturing of his backers in the ANC, Jacob Zuma is exposed as a corrupt and fraudulent individual. The SA papers are united in calling for his resignation or dismissal. It will be fascinating to see how the affair is handled by the ANC and its leader. Sadly, it is likely to come to nought. Given Mbeki's steadfast support for the thug and criminal Mugabe, what ope is there that he will pull the rug from his chosen successor? It is highly likely, too, that Zuma is not the only corrupt one - he is the only senior figure who has been exposed to date. Later:  the ANC's dilemna. 3:39:51 PM    comment []