By Johnathan Paoli
The long-awaited trial of three suspects accused in the controversial burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm is set to begin on Monday in the Bela-Bela Regional Court, with proceedings expected to run for three weeks.
In response, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has renewed calls for transparency, with party leader Vuyo Zungula accusing the ANC of engaging in “systematic cover-ups” to shield Ramaphosa and his allies.
“A police officer who conducted an illegal investigation and used state resources to unlawfully investigate theft of undeclared dollars in the President’s farm has been cleared of any wrongdoing,” Zungula said.
“It is clear, the ANC will stop at nothing to cover up their wrongdoing.”
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed last week that Rhoode was found not guilty at a disciplinary hearing, but opposition parties argue the outcome undermines public trust in the police and the Independent
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