Sisulu Foundation demands President Ramaphosa’s resignation, citing his failure to effectively tackle corruption. Image: X@PresidencyZA
(The Post News)- The Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation has called for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation, citing concerns over his handling of South Africa’s deepening corruption crisis.
The Foundation criticized President Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and to establish a judicial commission of inquiry, calling the move insufficient.
This comes after allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu and other senior police officials of interfering in criminal investigations.
In a national address on Sunday, 13 July, prior to the Foundation’s statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of institutional independence. He announced that Mchunu has been placed on immediate leave of absence and appointed Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to lead an independent judicial commission of inquiry into the allegations against Mchunu.
The Foundation’s chairperson, Dr Allan Boesak, acknowledged that while Ramaphosa may have attempted to show leadership since taking office, the reality has been quite different, particularly in confronting corruption.
Speaking to SAfm, Boesak stated that President Ramaphosa’s weak leadership and his inability to take necessary action to address the country’s pressing issues lie at the heart of the problem. “For these reasons, we believe it would be best for him to resign,” he added.
Boesak said, “The man is being chained with shackles of allegations around himself, with the inability to come forth and be honest and clear with the people of South Africa. His integrity is interitus. There are so many allegations hanging like a sword of Damocles over his own head, which make it impossible for him to act against the people under him who are also alleged to be corrupt in so many ways.”
At the time of publication, President Ramaphosa had not publicly responded to the Foundation’s call for his resignation.
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