PRESS STATEMENT BY
THE INKATHA FREEDOM PARTY

IFP SAYS LAW-ENFORCERS MUST BE EXEMPLARY

DURBAN :  13 JULY, 2000

The Inkatha Freedom Party has challenged all law-enforcement agencies to be exemplary in their behaviour. In a statement issued today, in reaction to the reports that the Minister of Justice, Dr Penuell Maduna has taken disciplinary actions against six magistrates for drunken driving and other improper behaviour, the IFP Spokesperson on Justice, Mr Velaphi Ndlovu said:

"It becomes more shameful when those who are in leadership positions, especially the law enforcement agencies, fail to behave responsibly. The magistrates' duties are to ensure that all citizens respect the law. It stands to reason therefore that they must be the first to show by example that the law must indeed be respected. This also applies to other law-enforcement agencies, as well as other leaders."

"The IFP fully applauds the Minister of Justice for not hesitating to take the necessary steps to show that our law is not a respecter of status. The Minister's action will contribute to the transformation that is needed in the civil service. Employees of the Department of Justice in particular must realise the responsibilities that the country has placed on their shoulders. We expect them to discharge that responsibility by deed."

For Further Information
Mr Velaphi Ndlovu, MP 083 625 0803
IFP Media Office