Nkandla investigation earns SA respect.
Monday, December 09, 2013
Just next door in South Africa, their ombudsman, whom they call the public protector has made news by investigating and releasing a report after media reports there reported that their President Jacob Zuma may have used public funds to build himself and his family a palace in Nkandla.
The ombudsman without being pressured by anyone, took it upon herself to investigate the matter and released a demining report that shows that the President built the Nkandla with public money contrary to earlier assurances by the President that the luxurious home was built with family wealth. It is not the first time that the South African ombudsman has made its own independent investigations and shared it with the public, especially the media.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...