Secrecy bill a lot like a Mugabe terror tactic: iLIVE

04 December 2012 - 02:06 By Ron Legg, Hillcrest
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People protest against the secrecy bill outside Parliament
People protest against the secrecy bill outside Parliament
Image: Anna Majavu

Morgan Tsvangirai's autobiography, At the Deep End is a horrifying read, but is important to grasp the extent of Robert Mugabe's cynical use of terror by intelligence services, police and army.

Our new bill to classify "information" is a sign the ANC is feeling increasingly threatened by those who believe in transparent government. There are many in our ruling alliance who believe Mugabe is a hero to be copied. Be warned. Alarmist? Not without good reason.

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