One SA Movement leader Mmusi Maimane has taken aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa after his response to the Western Cape High Court's decision on suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
The court declared the suspension of Mkhwebane invalid with immediate effect.
Reacting to the declaration, the presidency said it would be guided by the Constitutional Court.
Maimane said Ramaphosa was conflicted and should co-operate with investigations.
“Mr President, you are conflicted. You can’t choose who investigates you. This is not a tinder swipe arrangement,” said Maimane.
“I think you must co-operate with any and all investigations and processes. No more match-fixing.”
Mr President you are conflicted. You can’t choose who investigates you. This is not a tinder swipe arrangement.
— Mmusi Maimane MP (@MmusiMaimane) September 9, 2022
I think you must cooperate with any and all investigations and processes. No more match fixing. https://t.co/qSvNgWpm8E
Speaking at his Limpopo leg of the Letsema campaign at the weekend, Ramaphosa said any action by the president that is deemed invalid must be adjudicated by the Constitutional Court.
“Our reaction has already been made public. We are going to get guidance from the Constitutional Court because any action by the president which is deemed invalid has to be adjudicated upon by the Constitutional Court.
“So the Constitutional Court is the answer. So it’s a straightforward one,” he said.
According to Ramaphosa, there was no difficulty working with Mkhwebane.
“Working with the public protector, any public protector, is never a difficulty because everything that we do is guided by laws and the provisions of our constitution. So it’s a straightforward process,” he said.
There were mixed reactions on social media to Ramaphosa's comments.
Ramaphosa on the backfoot. He is once again asking the Court to do what others like SARB, Deputy Public Protector, SARS, Hawks have been doing in giving him more time. He wants more time to respond to Mkhwebane's papers to enforce the WC HC ruling that nullified her suspension. pic.twitter.com/KlYeCKNyG2
— Mzwanele Manyi MP (@MzwaneleManyi) September 11, 2022
He is now relying on DA’s appeal but the PP can simply lodge a Cross Appeal Application in terms Rule 19(5) (a) of the Rules of the Constitutional Court. She doesn’t have to wait for the DA.
— Bantu Holomisa (@BantuHolomisa) September 10, 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa wants more time to respond to Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's papers to enforce the WC HC ruling that nullified her suspension. #PhalaPhalaFarmGate pic.twitter.com/l1R4cHCUMD
— Banele (@Gentlements) September 11, 2022
I personally don't think President Cyril Ramaphosa has answered those 31 Phala Phala questions 🤔. Hence he had to suspend Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane a few hours after she sent those questions. He doesn't know what more information Fraser has and doesn't want to incriminate himself pic.twitter.com/Fi34SUlMiY
— Modibe Vladimir Modiba (@mmodiba10) September 11, 2022
They are quick to act on Adv. Mkhwebane to protect Ramaphosa but very slow on service delivery that will benefit the people. pic.twitter.com/HPHW1jh7D1
— TakaSyo (@Real_RIvolution) September 11, 2022
The matter between PP Busisiwe Mkhwebane and Cyril Ramaphosa is now in the hands of Zondo. And we all know the outcome.. real State Capture at play 💔💔
— Nkonyane yeNkosi 👑 (@WisemanSaneleM1) September 11, 2022
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