Manifesting Democracy, Freedom of Speech and Rule of Law in the International Community

"I Will Not Be Silenced" (2024) By Karyn Maughan "I witnessed, again and again, how Zuma and his supporters viciously targeted anyone who sought to hold him accountable for his conduct. This is not only my story, and the reason I'm writing it is not just personal; it is also to honor all those who were targeted for speaking up long before I was." As a young journalist, roped into court reporting to cover Jacob Zuma’s 2006 rape trial, Karyn Maughan could not have known that she would be reporting on Zuma’s legal woes for the next two decades – and would herself become his target. Disarmingly honest and deeply personal, this book takes a razor-sharp look at how powerful men use attacks on individuals who try to hold them accountable, as well as on the media and the courts, to undermine democracy. The book also examines the controversial figure Dali Mpofu, who has been lead counsel for former President Jacob Zuma in his corruption trial. According to the evidence-based study Mpofu is the embodiment of just how toxic impunity can be. By portraying as racist any attempt to hold him or his clients and political allies accountable, he has evaded responsibility for his unethical conduct for years and, as a result, has become almost immune to accountability. The victims of Mpofu's egotism include those he perceives to be opposed to the interests of his clients and anyone who questions the fairness and legitimacy of his conduct. Hence Dali Mpofu must be brought to Justice - for violating Rule of Law and making a mockery of the Judiciary in South Africa. This includes attacks on Media Freedom - a blatant violation on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - which is unacceptable. And I'm not only saying that because I have soft spot for Blondes, but also because I'm a humble champion for Lady Justice :) On the plus side Dali Mpofu had a relationship with Winnie Mandela and used to be her toy boy :) So that's a bonus; even though it caused some friction between him and Nelson Mandella. If I would have been in Mpofu's shoes, I would not have done it out of respect for Nelson Mandela. But I can imagine that Winnie was quite willful and hot in her day, so we can forgive Mpofu for his youthful indiscretion of having extramarital sex with Winnie. However, now that Dali Mpofu is a grown man he should exhibit more integrity, virtue and decency. Because Lady Justice is a woman not to be trifled with - or he'll suffer the consequences :) God Bless ☮️⚖️☯️🕊️ Mark