The South African center-right commentator opines about his country's political scene: "The Basic Education Department's behaviour this year in failing to give books to children for up to eight months of the school year tells us something about what value this administration places on education."
Mr. Malala continues his commentary: "Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande's support for insult laws to protect one man, [South African President Jacob] Zuma, demonstrates that he cares not a jot about the value of a democracy that debates with vigour the actions of the person it has put in power.
In his and his party's narrow, closeted view, protection for Zuma trumps the robust debates we must have about our presidents today and in future.
What we have built in 18 years is of great value.
We need political leaders who appreciate that we are about the country and its people, not the individual leader.
Many in the Zuma administration don't have a clue."
Justice Malala Op-Ed: Democracy Devalued
