ATM Leader Vuyolwethu Zungula Slams Public Protector's Phala Phala Report

• Parliament's opposition parties pledged that they will continue to pursue the Phala Phala saga, which Cyril Ramaphosa was exonerated from
• The Public Protector cleared him of any wrongdoing, but the parties believe that Ramaphosa must still be held criminally liable, and the ATM called the Public Protector out
• South Africans supported the parties and said the matter should not be let go and that they should continue with the case

With nine years' experience, Tebogo Mokwena, a current affairs writer for Briefly News, provided insights into the criminal justice system and high-profile cases in South Africa at Daily Sun.

JOHANNESBURG — The African Transformation Movement, the MK Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters will continue the fight to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable for what happened at Phala Phala.

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Opposition parties to fight Phala Phala outcome

According to eNCA, the opposition parties want to compel the president to explain why he had so much money at his farm. Millions were stolen after suspects broke into his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo and stole more than R4 million in foreign currency. The Public Protector exonerated him of wrongdoing despite an independent body determining that Ramaphosa had a case to answer.

ATM's leader, Vuyolwethu Zungula, said the sixth Parliament's handling of the Phala Phala saga raises questions about adequate accountability and oversight. He expects their court case to be heard in October. He slammed the Public Protector's investigation and called it flawed. The MK Party said it would also pursue the matter:

"She did not interview key witnesses, she relied on written affidavits which were in many cases done by one law firm.:

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Netizens agree with ATM

Netizens commenting on @eNCA's tweet stood with the opposition parties.

Thole said:

"The whole of SA shouldn't let it slide."

NkanyisoBoyWithSomePower said:

"As they should. The country is being led by a proven criminal thug."

Fereza said:

"Phala Phala is the biggest crime ever."

Lesedi Mawela said:

"The DA forgot about it."

Gaolatlhe said:

"That's why he won't resign."

Phala Phala theft suspects appeared in court

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that the three people accused of stealing Ramaphosa's money appeared in court.

They face a list of charges after being arrested for the theft. Many in SA want Ramapohosa arrested.

Source: Briefly News