The inflammatory statements made by Gauteng's Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, about Janusz Walus's release on parole demonstrates contempt for the judicial authority and may threaten the supremacy of the South African Constitution.
The Constitutional Court's decision that Walus, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Chris Hani in 1993, must be released on parole within 10 days is irreversible and is, in reality, a blemish on the reputation of the Minister of Justice, Roland Lamola.
Lesufi's statements have the potential of inciting violence and border on hate speech.
Other senior politicians, including Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, Cosato, the Communist Party, the EFF and even former President Jacob Zuma's daughter, Dudu Zuma, added their voices to the protest in an attempt to stop Walus's release.
The same people are simultaneously criticizing the Court of Appeals' order that former President Zuma must serve the rest of his 15-month sentence for contempt of court brought on by his refusal to appear before the Zondo Commission.
He was supposed to give evidence on his instrumental role in state capture and corruption, which saw billions of rand being looted from the state coffers and literally destroyed the country's economy.
The inconsistent responses and conduct of the ANC and EFF show that they have absolutely no regard for the supremacy of the law, and that political prejudices and divisive ideologies are more important.
The FF Plus will continue to protect the authority of the judiciary by fighting to ensure that the judicial authority is not hijacked by the ANC and EFF's political prejudices.
