Break-in is declaration of war

The recent break-in at the offices of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, pictured, is a new low for our country. Each and every South African should be more than concerned about this development. We should condemn these actions in the strongest terms and also demand swift action from government. This is tantamount to a declaration of war.

The Constitutional Court has proven itself to be totally independent and these judges have proven themselves to be incorruptible. The judiciary has proven itself to be solid and committed to ensuring our constitutional rights are being protected. We can trust our judiciary.

The targeting of Mogoeng is the clearest indication yet that those who are hellbent on bringing the country to its knees and to the brink of collapse want chaos and anarchy to reign.

Regardless of our religious and cultural backgrounds, we must all unite and defend our judiciary.

Security around Mogoeng should also be increased. We don’t know what these scoundrels were looking for but we now know they were desperate enough to pull off such a daring break-in.

Local and international experts must be brought in to find the culprits.

This matter cannot be dealt with as a normal break-in. If the office of the most senior judicial officer of our country can’t be protected, what chance do we, ordinary South Africans, have?

This is a crisis! Rozario Brown Mitchells Plain