The big news today is that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dropped corruption charges against Jacob Zuma, clearing the way for his ascendence to South Africa's presidency in the coming election on 22 April 2009. The stated reason that the charges have been dropped is that there was meddling by an ANC faction aligned with former president Thabo Mbeki in the process and timing of the charges.
So, let me get this right. Zuma's party meddles with the NPA, so charges against Zuma should be dropped. Hmmmm. The NPA says that the decision is not an acquittal. The NPA didn't say that Zuma is innocent. We still don't know. But, the NPA says it will not re-file charges. We're in la-la land here. Not a good day for the judicial system in a young democracy.
In family news, I taught at CPUT today. Tracy and Mark were home due to Mark's term break. Catherine went to daycare today. Nothing out of the ordinary.
--Matt