This blog deals with political and social issues in South Africa, mostly from the perspective of Constitutional Law. Written by Pierre de Vos
President Thabo Mbeki yesterday stated in his speech before the Polokwane conference that there was a virus in the ANC that was destroying it.
In response to this unfortunate turn of phrase, my friend Justin commented that this begged two crucial questions:
1. Does this virus cause a syndrome?
2. Does showering help prevent its transmission.
Do say: “We’re putting you just down the corridor from Her Majesty.”
Don’t say: “You do know she and Philip don’t share a bedroom?”
- The Guardian Pass notes column on President Jacob Zuma’s stay-over at Buckinham Palace
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It causes brain damage. Here’s the proof:
‘The new Sexual Offences Act, signed into law by President Thabo Mbeki on Thursday, has criminalised kissing, or any light sexual behaviour among people under the age of 16 – even if it is consensual’
Source: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20071217045255591C260701
Is this constitutional?