Re: Judge Hilary Squires Under Attack [Mail and Guardian, 2005-06-07]

Publication: Mail and Guardian Issued: Date: 2005-06-07 Reporter: Reader Forum

Re: Judge Hilary Squires Under Attack

Publication	Mail and Guardian
Date	2005-06-07
Reporter	Reader Forum
Web Link	www.mg.co.za

"Was Squires not the Justice Minister under the Apartheid?"

No he was not, he was however the Minister of Justice in Rhodesia.

Let us not forget that he was asked to judge the case by the relevant govt authority. He did not force himself into the positiion. He was also assisted by 2 Senior Counsel *1, advocates of high standing and experience. One of them was not white [not really relevant] and the judgement was thorough and dispassionate. Both assessors concurred with the findings.

So let us not play the race card again, the facts were clear, the trial was transparent to the extent that TV cameras were allowed into the court room during the findings.

Shaik is guilty, and Zuma is tainted as it has been shown that while he did not necessarily solicit a bribe [Squires' words] he accepted bribes. This is unacceptable from the 2nd highest office holder in the land.

Judex damnatur cum nocens absolvitur.

With acknowledgements to Sapa and the Mail and Guardian.

*1 One Senior Counsel and one retired senior regional magistrate.