It is a political tragedy the allegations against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula have been allowed to undermine the status of the executive arm of government and Parliament, writes Mpumelelo Mkhabela.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula wants the criminal justice system to operate according to her personal circumstances and preferences.
Sadly, the fact she temporarily averted an arrest, and a court appearance means she is winning for now. And what a terrible blow to the "all are equal before the law" principle.