A storm has erupted around Heath's head after he told City Press in a wide-ranging interview, published last Sunday, he believed former president Thabo Mbeki had initiated rape and corruption charges against South Africa President Jacob Zuma

Storified by André le Roux · Tue, Dec 13 2011 02:41:08

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Willem Heath | Who's Who SA

Willem Heath is the head of the Special Investigating Unit for the South African Government. He has previously served as a Judge of the...

Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and Zuma - Latest - Mail ...

Dec 2, 2011 ... Willem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit.

Heath too partisan to head SIU: Zille - Times LIVE

Zille said the Democratic Alliance had serious concerns about Heath's suitability when his appointment was announced last week. These had...

Willem Heath told etv context was lacking from his City Press interview. What context? Listen to him being quite blunt http://t.co/L2QROcoy

— Adriaan Basson · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

Mbeki 'behind Zuma rape, graft charges', says Heath

New SIU head Willem Heath has accused former president Thabo Mbeki of "initiating" rape and corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

Willem HEAT or Willem Heath. I go for the former, otherwise he might have some damning evidence up his sleeve. But why coming out only now?

— Reggie Nel · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

Politicsweb - Thabo Mbeki`s reply to Willem Heath - PARTY

3 days ago ... Statement of the Office of former President Thabo Mbeki regarding the City Press interview with Adv Willem Heath. The Of...

#Heath Mbeki: Heath's claims are devoid of all truth.

— Stephen Grootes · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

#Heath Earlier Heath told EWN: the interview been discussed by authorities, I don't expect full responsibility for full (City Press) report.

— Stephen Grootes · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

Lol RT @artofkawaii: judge #Heath done fukd around and pushed delete! mmmm *grabs popcorn*

— Nzinga Q · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

Heath tanks, Mbeki's back; it's your move, Mr Zuma http://t.co/GEj2ulO0 By STEPHEN GROOTES (@stephengrootes)

— The Daily Maverick · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

http://t.co/Yc4I3KUU @StephenGrootes on Mbeki vs Zuma Part 5. It guest stars Willem Heath. At a newspaper near you!

— bongani bingwa · Mon, Dec 12 2011 19:27:49

Willem Heath must resign or fired by Zuma!

— Saber Jazbhay · Sat, Dec 10 2011 08:04:08

Running thru JZ's mind: "Shucks I made another booboo. Mac and Willem Heath are sooo embarassing. Note to self: no more old men"

— William de Villiers · Sat, Dec 10 2011 10:09:56

The Heath is on

Carien du Plessis, Adriaan Basson and Paddy Harper Former prosecutions boss Bulelani Ngcuka has dared a "bitter" Special Investigating Un...

Dear Advocate Heath...

On many occasions I have remained silent and not responded when outrageous and scandalous allegations were levelled against me as these a...