If you wish to observe the extent to which cartels have infiltrated our country, consider the following:
For the first time ever, the South African Parliament Ad Hoc Committee will travel 1200km from Cape Town to Kgosi Mampuru Prison not only to visit a single prisoner but to conduct a full day or two of interviews with an awaiting trial detainee. This unprecedented event is not only a first in South Africa but also globally.
Imagine lawmakers visiting their President for consultations.
Undoubtedly, this will raise the status of Vusi Cat Matlala, leading to different treatment from his peers and the prison staff.
This situation highlights how we inadvertently glorify criminals.
While we understand the purpose of their visit, there are drawbacks to their actions.
Subsequently, others seeking similar attention may imitate such behavior, as seen with Thabo Bester.
Our institutions, including the Judiciary, Police Department, Traffic Department, and even Universities, are compromised.
