Violent Murders Shock Cyril

There was a time when the murder of a medical doctor of the stature of Dr Gomolemo Mokae would have brought law enforcement agencies to a full emergency mode operation.

- Sydney Majoko

The press conference of the minister of police would have been on point in updating the nation on efforts to track down the criminals responsible for taking the life of a struggle icon whose contribution to bringing democracy to SA is immeasurable.

"Violent criminals have no regard for the lives of South Africans," is such an obvious and textbook response from the president, through his spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.

It is not surprising at all that the president has been accused of being in a state of perpetual shock by some observers over many occurrences that have become common for ordinary citizens.

The response from the Presidency appears to be motivated by the need to merely say something on the situation and maintain political correctness.

Hence the need to include the murdered Eastern Cape community activist and whistle-blower Pamela Mabini and Imam Muhsin Hendricks.