The downfall of a police chief is but one of too many cases

There are many worrying signs that South Africa could go the way of all its neighbours to the north (bar Botswana) and become an entirely despotic and corrupt state. But there are some bright spots ignored by the article such as a fiercely independent press, a large and active 'civil' society and a judiciary that still appears independent in most respects.

A fundamental difference in worldview lies behind this story. Modern western societies are more or less 'horizontal' - but to traditionally-minded Africans, vertical structures are seen as more proper. Loyalty and wealth flow upwards, patronage flows downwards. Western notions of equality under the law are alien. By Western standards Selebi et al are despotic and corrupt, but according to traditional African values a Big Man is entitled to enrich himself.

Take a look at what the South African opposition party has to say about corruption in SA:

http://www.da.org.za/newsroom.htm?action=view-news-item&id=6802

@Davidnz.....Funny thing, Tetwanas don't seem to ascribe to "African Values" as defined by you.....

for all its worth, it was Tsetswanas i meant........