MELS's State of the Nation
Friday, November 09, 2007
The speech lacks vision and the ability to guide the nation to greater heights. The BDP has reached a ceiling it has no potential to reform. It is time people realize this.
*Matters arising in the speech
While the President applauds the separation of powers, parliament and the judiciary still have more problems caused by the Executive. Judges are appointed and dismissed by the President. Some judges shuttle between the Attorney General's and the bench.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...