Politics of rule of law: A human and state security perspective in the case of Zuma

This research is a desktop research on politics of rule of law, human security and state security perspectives in the case of Zuma. The study looked at various framing and diverging interpretations of Zuma’s case by the various sections. Some sections of the society especially the Zulu and Malema believed that, Zuma’s case is a continuation of apartheid politics. From the perspective of the principle of the rule of law the law was applied without fear or favour. Former president Thabo Mbeki was concerned about timing as he believed that there was no urgency in handing inn the arrest warrant. Mbeki believed that, Ramaphosa should not pride himself in succeeding to jail Zuma but should look beyond the act. From a security perspective the study noted that, the Bantustan revolution is not far from being imminent. The study in light of the foregoing proposed case scenarios of the likelihood outcomes.