Election, or people sick of it . The early signs are it looks as though it wont be dissimilar to what we had in 2013. The truth is, in 2013, the turnout was low, around 30 . It looks as though it will be another relatively low turnout election. John, thank you so much. Much more to come for you, that is it for the moment. It is time now for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. South africas anc was once seen as an inspirational model for africa. Now its becoming a watchword for infighting, cronyism, corruption and the dangers of one party rule. President jacob zuma stands accused of abusing his power notjust by his enemies but by many erstwhile anc colleagues. My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do yo
My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do you believe has the responsibility for that crisis . Well, i wouldnt say it is a crisis. I would say we are undergoing some challenges in relation to what is happening now. And i think it is a test of time, which has happened not only now, over a period of time anc has been tested. It has emerged victorious at each Turning Point in terms of its history. Well, you call it a challenge, i call it a crisis. I dont know what other word you could use when even the Vice President suggests that the actions taken by his boss, the president , jacob zuma, have been unacceptable. Well, the Deputy President can express those views but we must understand the president has his prerogative a
My guest today, fikile mbalula, was made Police Minister in a recent controversial cabinet sha keup. As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the anc . Fikile mbalula, in cape town, welcome to hardtalk. Lets begin with a simple question, there is no doubt the anc government is in crisis, who do you believe has the responsibility for that crisis . Well, i wouldnt say it is a crisis. I would say we are undergoing some challenges in relation to what is happening now. And i think it is a test of time, which has happened not only now, over a period of time anc has been tested. It has emerged victorious at each Turning Point in terms of its history. Well, you call it a challenge, i call it a crisis. I dont know what other word you could use when even the Vice President suggests that the actions taken by his boss, the president , jacob zuma, have been unacceptable. Well, the Deputy President can express those views but we must understand the president has his prerogative a
Local from his face before a house judiciary subcommittee. This is an hour and 50 minutes. The sum committee will come to order. We will declare a recess of the subcommittee at anytime. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on the challenges faced in Law Enforcement in the 21st century. I recognize myself for an Opening Statement for a matter of quick personal indulgence. I would ask everyone to please remember our friend and colleague, tom tillis north carolina. I want to thank everyone for being here today. I want to thank chairman for this hearing. This week we celebrate National Police week and thats important to all the members of the subcommittee that we have a hearing to honor all Law Enforcement officers. I want to extend a special thank you to our witnesses for being here. We have with us to canterbury, my own personal chief, and director of Public Safety, Alonzo Thompson from the great city of spartanburg, south korea from Los Angeles County sheriff department. [inaudible] is
Update with the Senate Investigation with russian involvement into the elections. Let me just say that we cannot say enough of the committee to look at all activities that russia might have taken to alter or influence the elections. Edition the mission is to look at contact with russian governments officials had influenced the election process. We take that seriously and when you look at our committee the oversight rules that we function in every single day just on a larger scale. For those who have suggested this is outside of our expertise i will remind you the last public investigation was the Senate Investigation into benghazi we have three professional staff and it took one year and in comparison to the public hearings in the house our findings were out much quicker and are consistent with the house process. We will share what we have accomplished to date devoting seven professional staff positions to this investigation these are staffers who already have the clearance and the kno