Justice Malala is a well-intentioned liberal constitutionalist. That much is evident in his column "SA sees no evil, hears no evil" (yesterday). But Politics 101 states that democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people in a sovereign state.
Uganda is a sovereign state. Its government is democratically elected by Ugandans.
South Africa, as a sovereign state, cannot prescribe to other states how to run their affairs. South Africa should use diplomatic channels, like the AU and the UN, to push its brand of constitutional democracy without being arrogant and pushy.
Governments are expected to observe international rules and conventions, and respect for each others' sovereignty.
Diplomacy by definition cannot be trumpeted from the Union Buildings' rooftops. Diplomacy does not make our government "weak, Quisling and shameful".
Veleleni Mashumi
As usual, Justice Malala, another excellent column, but you forgot to say that if the ANC wins the election with a two-thirds majority, Jacob Zuma is likely to change the constitution to become a life president/dictator - just like his mentor, Robert Mugabe.
Dave, Glenvista
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