A system of independent Judges superimposed on a (more or less) dependent Judiciary

The four formerly suspended judges have tendered an apology. It is said that the review case that was filed against government shall subsequently be withdrawn and the judges will shoulder the legal costs.

The tendered apology has sparked so much public debate. In my view our constitutional system, although advocating for an independent judiciary has loopholes to which the other arms of government can exercise immense control over the judiciary.

In the literal sense of the word, independence means the absence of dependence which translates to autonomy and insusceptibility to external guidance, influence or control.

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The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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