I thought it might be an idea to introduce an end-of-year tradition for The Forum SA - our Newsmaker of the Year.

Any member can make a nomination or more, and nominations need to be seconded. Some time this coming weekend I'll put up the poll of the leading nominees and voting will be open for the balance of the month.

I'll kick off nominations with some obvious candidates, but feel free to add some less obvious ones - just to record for posterity people who made the headlines in a notable way during the year.

Julius Malema. Most memorable moment - "Kill for Zuma."

Jacob Zuma. Most memorable moment - "I want my day in court to clear my name."

Jonathan Shapiro aka Zapiro. Most memorable moment - "Raping justice."