Cape Town — The Presidency noted the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to not prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection to his Phala Phala Farm in Limpopo.
The decision was met with uproar from political parties throughout the country who believed that Ramaphosa should not be spared from prosecution, with many parties saying it would take urgent action to ensure Ramaphosa faces punishment.
According to EWN, Pesidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the president had nothing more to add to the situation.
“We observe that the NDPP [National Director of Public Prosecutions] commented that those aggrieved parties still have at their disposal mechanisms that they can pursue directly with the NPA on that decision. So there’s nothing further that we can say but to observe those processes as they unfold,” Magwenya said.
The president was vindicated by the South African Reserve Bank in connection with this transaction, while the Public Protector cleared him on ethics breaches after his VIP protection unit launched a manhunt to Namibia in 2020, chasing after those believed to have stolen the money.
As reported by News24, the NPA’s decision elicited mixed reactions, with many political parties expressing their dissatisfaction with the NPA’s final decision. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Limpopo, advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga, took the decision not to prosecute anyone in relation to the Phala Phala case.
“This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service,” the NPA said in a statement.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
