“President Ramaphosa has a case to answer on Phala Phala” Independent Panel

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A Section 89 Independent Panel task to check if President Matamela Ramaphosa has violated his ethics code or not has found that he has a case to answer.

The panel released the report yesterday.

“In light of all the information placed before the Panel, we conclude that this information discloses, prima facie, that the President may have committed: 264.1. A serious violation of sections 96(2)(a). 264.2. A serious violation of section 34(1) of PRECCA. 264.3. A serious misconduct in that the President violated section 96(2)(b) by acting in a way that is inconsistent with his office. 264.4. A serious misconduct in that the President violated section 96(2)(b) by exposing himself to a situation involving a conflict between his official responsibilities and his private business. of the Constitution,” read parts of the report.

This saw several opposition parties calling on Ramaphosa to step down as the president as he is about to face the music.

This is also as the Presidency acknowledges the receipt of the report.

“The Presidency appreciates that according to the rules of the National Assembly, the NA needs to consider the report and determine the most appropriate way forward.”

“The s89 process has presented an unprecedented and extraordinary moment for South Africa’s constitutional democracy. The conclusions of the panel require careful reading and appropriate consideration in the interest of the stability of government and that of the country.”

“I have endeavoured, throughout my tenure as President, not only to abide by my oath but to set an example of respect for the Constitution, for its institutions, for due process and the law. I categorically deny that I have violated this oath in any way, and I similarly deny that I am guilty of any of the allegations made against me.”

Ramaphosa ended by saying he will study the report and will make an announcement on the way forward.