Ex-terrorist cell leader turned politician wants SA to adopt death penalty, Sharia law

JOHANNESBURG - A Durban man once accused of running a terrorist cell in South Africa has turned politician and wants to bring Sharia law and the return of the death penalty. 

Farhad Hoomer said his party, the Islamic State of South Africa, is in the final stages of being officially registered with the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
 
Hoomer has been arrested for attempted bombings and conspiracy to commit terrorist acts. However, all his charges were provisionally withdrawn by the national prosecuting authority.

He said Sharia law, a set of guiding principles for Muslims, is the only way to fix everything wrong in South Africa. 

"If you live under Sharia law, it is compulsory for the president that's ruling to make sure there is no crime in the land, to abolish interest and drugs," said Hoomer.

Hoomer added that countries that practice the death penalty, like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Japan, have low crime rates. 

He also said the party plans to contest the upcoming local government elections to create a footprint, with its ultimate goal being the national government.