If the Dalai Lama doesn't make it in at 8.30 tonight perhaps we can convince Mothlanthe to make a plan.

Seriously, this is a major human rights mess on the part of the government. Cringe material. Hearing Trevor Manuel speak out on the issue on Friday made me feel more uneasy and I wasn't sure why the finance minister felt the need to step in. Perhaps to remove Thabo Masebe's foot from his mouth?.

Take a look at the Avaaz petition and add your voice.

And remember under two hours till lights off!