Even kings and chiefs must bow before the law

02 October 2015 - 02:06

By The Times Editorial

The confirmation of most of the convictions, and the sentencing, of AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo yesterday should serve as a reminder that no one is above the law. The king in 1995 committed a number of crimes against his "subjects" and he thought his word was final. How wrong he was. He now faces 12 years in prison.

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