By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Constitutional Court’s decision to reopen the Phala Phala matter, insisting that no one is above the law and pledging full cooperation with any further parliamentary process.
In a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday, spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa had noted the landmark judgment and urged South Africans to respect the country’s judicial institutions.
“President Ramaphosa maintains that no person is above the law and that any allegations should be subjected to due process without fear, favour or prejudice. The President calls on all South Africans to respect the Constitutional Court judgment and all judicial institutions,” Magwenya said.
He said Ramaphosa had consistently cooperated with investigations into the Phala Phala scandal and remained committed to upholding the Constitution.
The ruling triggered celebrations among opposition parties, with the EFF leading calls for Parliament to urgently establish an impeachment committee to
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