Comment Re:Wow... (Score 1) 118
The ANC - many of whom were imprisoned for fighting against Apartheid and speaking out in favor of equal rights - they're the ones in power now, and they're the ones responsible for passing this law. So yes, it is surprising. I'm not sure what ideological connection you're drawing here - the only thing the ANC has in common with the old Apartheid government is that they're both subject to human weaknesses like political corruption.
Saying "oh of course South Africa doesn't respect human rights, just look at how the Apartheid government behaved" is like saying "oh of course the USA doesn't respect human rights, just look at how the King behaved when it was part of the British Empire."