Public Relations Practicum Current Event # 2

A South African judge recently granted former Police Chief Jackie Selebi an appeal after being convicted of accepting a bribe from a drug dealer. Selebi was a senior official and a once respected leader in the African National Congress. This current event is of particular interest to me because I witnessed corruption first hand during my internship in South Africa last summer. While I was in South Africa, the police officers went on strike against the local government over a labor dispute. As a result, they purposely blocked the streets and threatened to hurt any person that attempted to pass them. It is extremely fascinating and sometimes unfortunate to learn of how other countries operate politically. While at times I am very dissatisfied about how America is governed, I must say that I am grateful that I live in a democratic nation that allows me the freedom of choice and where law enforcement does not rebel against the local government.