He said South Africans deserve the opportunity to elect an ethical leader who is beyond reproach as soon as possible.
"We have maintained there is no ‘good ANC’ or ‘bad ANC’. The ANC is a criminal enterprise, and our position has been vindicated by this latest development.
“Accountability is central to a well-functioning democracy. We cannot have another president who is facing criminal charges. I call on the security clusters to be on high alert to manage any potential destabilising threats to our democracy and the safety of our citizens,” said Mashaba.
Ramaphosa maintained his innocence, saying: “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 I have violated this oath in any way, and I similarly deny I am guilty of any of the allegations made against me.”
A special ANC national executive committee meeting is expected to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg on Friday.
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‘2024 elections must be brought forward’ — Mashaba weighs in on Ramaphosa and Phala Phala saga
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ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba is the latest to call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, and said the 2024 elections must be brought forward.
Calls have been mounting for Ramaphosa to step aside amid damning findings against him by a section 89 independent panel looking into the Phala Phala saga.
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The panel, headed by retired chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, found Ramaphosa may have committed a serious violation of the law and serious misconduct in terms of the constitution. Ramaphosa has maintained his innocence
Mashaba said Ramaphosa has a serious case to answer for and this cannot happen while he is president.
He said Ramaphosa should vacate his office and spare the country further humiliation of his creation.
“The findings by the independent panel have vindicated our position. President Ramaphosa must now resign or face impeachment without any further delay and we must bring forward the 2024 elections to allow South Africans to elect a new government,” said Mashaba.
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He said South Africans deserve the opportunity to elect an ethical leader who is beyond reproach as soon as possible.
"We have maintained there is no ‘good ANC’ or ‘bad ANC’. The ANC is a criminal enterprise, and our position has been vindicated by this latest development.
“Accountability is central to a well-functioning democracy. We cannot have another president who is facing criminal charges. I call on the security clusters to be on high alert to manage any potential destabilising threats to our democracy and the safety of our citizens,” said Mashaba.
Ramaphosa maintained his innocence, saying: “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 I have violated this oath in any way, and I similarly deny I am guilty of any of the allegations made against me.”
A special ANC national executive committee meeting is expected to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg on Friday.
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