DA Leader John Steenhuisen Wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to Come Clean About Phala Phala Farm Robbery

• DA Leader John Steenhuisen wants the truth behind the robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm
• He questioned if the president has no faith in the police and claimed Ramaphosa failed to report the crime to SAPS
• The 2019/20 SAPS annual report also indicates that there were no security breaches at the president’s residences

LIMPOPO - Leader of the Democratic Alliance John Steenhuisen said President Cyril Ramaphosa should stop hiding behind a smokescreen and should tell citizens the truth behind the robbery at his Phala Phala farm in 2020.

A criminal complaint was laid against Ramaphosa and many South Africans are calling for him to step down while the matter is investigated. Steenhuisen said the president’s credibility has taken a huge knock.

The DA leader said there are too many questions left unanswered around the handling of the robbery. He claims that Ramaphosa failed to report the crime to the South African Police Service, SABC News reported.

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Steenhuisen questioned if the president has no faith in the police or what was his reason for not reporting the matter to the police. He also asked if Ramaphosa paid off the suspects and witnesses for their silence in the matter and if he used his position as head of state and state resources for his own private business and his private investigation.

An omission on the SAPS annual report also indicates that police were not notified of the robbery at the farm. The 2019/20 SAPS annual report states that there were no security breaches at the president’s residences throughout the country while SAPS was on protection duties, the Daily Maverick reported.

SA reacts to Steenhuisen’s statements

Netizens weighed in on the details surrounding the robbery at his farm and are calling for the matter to be investigated:

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Tshepo Fonkwe said:

“President Ramaphosa has no choice but to respect ANC resolution he's been applying to other comrades who step aside pending their investigation. He must also step aside while the investigation carries on. It's absolutely embarrassing at this time a sitting president step aside while being investigated. What the world is going to think of SA?”

Zakhele Petse posted:

“It is high time he's given a taste of his own medicine. Prosecuting authority must do its own work and the seating President must step aside.”

Andy Andries commented:

“Steenhuisen is just wasting his time and energy, because even if Ramaphosa comes clean the other corrupt Cadre will take the position, so just leave Cyril alone, at least we're used to his lies now.”

Zola Mzolisto Nhlangulela said:

“Mafia thug has been exposed. There is a lot South Africa is not yet aware of about this man.”

Sitembiso Sicengu wrote:

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“If there is something contrary to the law, he must appear before the court. Necessary processes should be followed. He is not above the law.”

Luvuyo Amkhitha Jeje added:

“The president is going nowhere till found guilty of these allegations. This plot will not prosper against the president.”

Lesego Mosito commented:

“Million dollars in cash inside the couch of the president’s seating room inside his house his farm, he must step aside.”

President Cyril Ramaphosa volunteers to approach ANC Integrity Commission over farm robbery allegations

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to approach the Integrity Commission after allegations emerged about him trying to conceal a robbery that occurred at his Phala Phala Farm in 2020. The leader of the African National Congress (ANC) maintains that he is innocent and has voluntarily opted to clear his name through the ruling party’s Integrity Commission.

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Deputy State Security Agency Zizi Kodwa says Ramaphosa farm theft is under investigation, SA weighs in

Former State Security Agency Director-General Arthur Fraser opened a criminal complaint against Ramaphosa and accused him of covering up the multi-million-dollar theft from the police. The robbery at his farm is under investigation. According to SABC News, the ANC National Working Committee has welcomed and commended Ramaphosa’s decision.

Source: Briefly News