Chorus grows louder for Cyril to step aside, account
“OBVIOUSLY, President Cyril Ramaphosa cannot decide whether to resign or not because he is addicted to being indecisive. Even in this moment of profound crisis for him, the ANC, and our democracy, he is prevailing.”
These are the words of the popular broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser, who candidly shared his thoughts on social media about the controversial Phala Phala scandal that has gripped South Africa and beyond.
The Parliamentary independent panel investigating the Phala Phala scandal made its findings known last week.
McKaiser pointed out on his Twitter account: “None of them care about the interests of the country. What they are really worried about is losing if Ramaphosa left and the next leader kicked them out of Cabinet or positions within the state where they are wielding influence."
Popular media personality Redi Tlhabi communicated her sentiments on Twitter, saying she does not think the president deserves sympathy: “I don’t think Ramaphosa deserves sympathy. A whole president stuffing money in a mattress & not declaring it & the theft? The other side being corrupt rogues doesn’t mean Cyril must escape accountability? Their motives are irrelevant? We shouldn't choose between scales of wrong.
“I tweeted that Cyril doesn't deserve sympathy & (must be) held accountable.”
Former DA and One South Africa movement leader Mmusi Maimane made strong calls for the president to talk to South Africans.
“The head of state must face the music and speak to the prima facie case against him and the findings of the independent panel.
“Julius Malema faced the music, media head-on to discuss the allegations about VBS. @CyrilRamaphosa you have to speak to the people of South Africa,” said Maimane.
Ramaphosa, who was due to address the nation on Friday, left the country buzzing with questions while others were remained in suspense about what may happen tomorrow as the calls for the embattled president to resign continued to mount.
Political parties have also been seen weighing in and criticising the president for his silence, saying it is deafening.