UNDER normal circumstances, we would not publish what appears to be sexually explicit material. Publishing material of such a nature could be justifiably offensive to sensitive readers.
Sound journalistic codes would also not allow for the publication of such material. We apologise for publishing material of this nature today. But we hope that you, dear reader, will understand the rationale. We are doing so reluctantly, albeit with good reason.
Like you, we are offended by this material. Like you, we don't believe such material should make the front page of a family newspaper. We don't believe children should have access to it.
We are equally horrified by the pictures and the story, especially about the prospects that young children might gain access to them, as they probably already have through the widely circulating video depicting two law enforcement officers having sex while on duty, in uniform.
Unfortunately, the circumstances are not normal. Here we have officers of the state in dereliction of their duties and violating the law of decency.
Their actions raise many questions, beyond the moral ones. It's not about a moral concern about two individuals, who are married, and who have decided to stray and cheat on their spouses.
We don't seek to pass judgment here. Their departments have said a mouthful about how morally reprehensible their conduct was.
The seriousness of their conduct lies in complete disrespect for the people of this country. They are having sex, on duty, in police uniform, in a government hospital, during working hours - all of which belong to the citizens of this country.
These are officers whose duties are naturally at the centre of the rule of law. There is no doubt that their conduct will spark public debate about morality in the next few weeks.
Some will theorise about the consequences of Big not using a condom. Some will have something to say about Nina having sex with a married man while sporting a glittering ring.
Some will correctly point out the devastation this scandal has caused to their families, especially the children.
There will be questions about the effectiveness of the government's training methods on matters of conduct and ethics.
Some will begin to question the loyalty of their spouses.
Whatever the outcome of all of these debates, the point to all civil servants is, Don't to it in our name!
The uniform, the badges, the venue of the act itself and the time used belongs to the people of the Republic of South Africa
Not in our name!
UNDER normal circumstances, we would not publish what appears to be sexually explicit material. Publishing material of such a nature could be justifiably offensive to sensitive readers.
Sound journalistic codes would also not allow for the publication of such material. We apologise for publishing material of this nature today. But we hope that you, dear reader, will understand the rationale. We are doing so reluctantly, albeit with good reason.
Like you, we are offended by this material. Like you, we don't believe such material should make the front page of a family newspaper. We don't believe children should have access to it.
We are equally horrified by the pictures and the story, especially about the prospects that young children might gain access to them, as they probably already have through the widely circulating video depicting two law enforcement officers having sex while on duty, in uniform.
Unfortunately, the circumstances are not normal. Here we have officers of the state in dereliction of their duties and violating the law of decency.
Their actions raise many questions, beyond the moral ones. It's not about a moral concern about two individuals, who are married, and who have decided to stray and cheat on their spouses.
We don't seek to pass judgment here. Their departments have said a mouthful about how morally reprehensible their conduct was.
The seriousness of their conduct lies in complete disrespect for the people of this country. They are having sex, on duty, in police uniform, in a government hospital, during working hours - all of which belong to the citizens of this country.
These are officers whose duties are naturally at the centre of the rule of law. There is no doubt that their conduct will spark public debate about morality in the next few weeks.
Some will theorise about the consequences of Big not using a condom. Some will have something to say about Nina having sex with a married man while sporting a glittering ring.
Some will correctly point out the devastation this scandal has caused to their families, especially the children.
There will be questions about the effectiveness of the government's training methods on matters of conduct and ethics.
Some will begin to question the loyalty of their spouses.
Whatever the outcome of all of these debates, the point to all civil servants is, Don't to it in our name!
The uniform, the badges, the venue of the act itself and the time used belongs to the people of the Republic of South Africa
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