“The Presidency has noted plans by some in the political circles to lay charges against Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa‚ senior government ministers and officials following the release of the Farlam Commission Report into the Marikana tragedy‚” spokesman Ronnie Mamoepa said on Thursday.
“In this regard we wish to state that in respect of the findings of the Farlam Commission related to Deputy President Ramaphosa personally‚ the commission's findings are clear. Accordingly‚ deputy president Ramaphosa has nothing further to add.”
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and the party leadership announced earlier on Thursday they would open criminal cases against Ramaphosa‚ National Police Commissioner Rhia Phiyega and Lonmin for their role in the Marikana massacre.
The party said that charges would also be laid against former police minister‚ Nathi Mthethwa and former North West police commissioner‚ Zukiswa Mbombo.
The EFF said it would lay the charges at the Marikana police station on Friday at 12h00.
RDM News Wire.
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