Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has condemned uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Secretary General Floyd Shivambu’s visit to Shepard Bushiri’s church in Malawi.
In a widely circulated video on social media, Shivambu praised Bushiri for the work that he does economically, educationally, and socially to uplift people.
Kubayi has described Shivambu’s visit to the church as a blatant act of disrespect towards South Africa’s legal system.
The Minister’s spokesperson, Terrence Manase, says Kubayi cautioned that such behavior by a political leader not only undermines the credibility of the judiciary but also diminishes the weight of the charges against Bushiri, simultaneously sending a dangerous message to the public and to victims of crime.
“The Minister says Shivambu’s actions erode public trust in the justice system and embolden those who believe they can escape accountability. She also says no one regardless of status or position is above the law,” says Manase.
