PHUTI MOSOMANE
IN his maiden oral address to the National Assembly on Thursday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasized the significance of allowing all agencies investigating the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm to conclude their investigations.
During his address to Members of Parliament (MPs), Mashatile stated that Ramaphosa has made a commitment to ensuring that all investigations related to the Phala Phala farm are concluded.
“The President has expressed his commitment to cooperate fully with all investigations. The government supports this position without any reservations,” Mashatile said.
Mashatile noted that it is premature to conclude whether the government’s endeavors to combat crime and corruption have been weakened due to the accusations against Ramaphosa, as investigations are still ongoing.
“We simply do not have sufficient information to reach an informed conclusion at this stage. That said, the fact that public institutions care to investigate without hindrances shows the strength of our democracy,” he said.
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