Crime Management - Dharam Gokhool Alerts: Public Trust is at Stake
"Small fish slip through the net, but where are the big sharks?"
This question posed this morning by the President during a public discussion with Professor Thulisile Madonsela at the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) resonates deeply. For Dharam Gokhool, this inquiry clearly reflects the frustration of the population. He believes that this growing sense of injustice "directly threatens public trust in our institutions."
He asserts that "our laws must be enforced without fear or favor" and reminds leaders of their duty to "set an example" in order to restore the credibility of the state apparatus.
The President mentioned several ongoing reforms: the creation of the National Crime Agency, a bill on political party funding, and the upcoming establishment of an Ethics and Integrity Commissioner. Gokhool believes that these measures must be accompanied by rigorous enforcement to meet citizens' expectations.