Zuma has failed the check, however our structure has not

The judgment reaffirmed our structure and gave us hope that our democracy continues to be protected.

By no means once more ought to political energy be allowed to run amok, and act in a fashion that’s counter to the nation’s pursuits.

The courtroom discovered that Zuma did not honour the oath of workplace he made when he was sworn in as the top of state.

He used the political course of to frustrate the rule of regulation.

The ruling by the eleven judges was unanimous, plain and direct: Zuma and the ANC-led parliament acted towards the structure.

At the moment, South Africa wakes as much as a brand new actuality – we should not permit ourselves to be intimidated or abused by these in energy.

This new actuality provides our rising democracy a brand new lease of life, and locations it able to face future challenges.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng additionally dominated that the remedial motion really helpful by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was binding.

Zuma and members of the ANC tried – however failed – to cowl up acts of impropriety.

What is probably most troubling is that members of parliament, who’re obligation-sure to carry the chief accountable, failed to take action.

They failed to guard this nation and acted as if the structure didn’t exist.

However as we speak we stay resolute as a nation that the structure is the bedrock of our democracy.

Those that drafted our structure have been alive to the likelihood that authorities officers might attempt to abuse their energy.

The query that must be answered this morning is: What is going to the ANC do now?

Will it act to guard the structure or search new methods to extend Zuma’s time in workplace?

The clock is ticking and any determination or lack thereof will determine the way forward for this nation.