The outcome of Babita Deokaran’s murder trial lies squarely in the hands of politicians who ordered the hit, according to Aristeidis Danikas, who says the judiciary system is but a weapon formed against the whistleblowers.
Danikas, a whistleblower who lived to tell the tale, believes prosecuting the hitmen is not enough, but is essential for the mastermind to be brought to book to account for the crime.
However, it seems impossible, the country might never know who ordered the hit, says Danikas, noting that with the 2024 general elections fast approaching, he doubts the politicians would reveal the truth.
“It takes political will to resolve such a case. We do not want accountability for only the people who pulled the trigger [hired guns], but for the ones who gave the order. I have serious doubts that the politicians will give up one of their own if that’s the case, especially with elections around the corner,” he shares.
Danikas has no faith in the justice system, he says, adding that there have been many people who suffered at the hands of the law after having blown the whistle.
“Regrettably, I have little faith in the current justice system in South Africa. There are many incidences of South African whistleblowers who come forward to report wrongdoing and corruption at the place of their work, and as a result suffer from retaliation, persecution, and even losing their lives.
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