Corruption scandal in South Africa
2022.12.01 10:39
Corruption scandal in South Africa
Budrigannews.com – Since there is evidence that he could have committed serious crimes in connection with a large amount of cash that he found on his hunting farm after he was robbed, South African President Cyril Ramos is subjected to constant pressure and insult. Ramaphosa denied all the accusations.
However, the results of the investigation could not come at a better time to the president, who destroyed his compatriot Jacob Zuma, promising to eliminate corruption more and more.
He was clearly the favorite to lead the ANC African National Congress in 2024. and winning a second presidential term before the results are published.
He, on the contrary, fought for his political life, and there is no more than a month left before the choice of his next candidate’s party. In June, the former chief intelligence officer of South Africa, Arthur Fraser, came to the police, accusing Ramaphos of stealing money, as well as of grand theft of cash, Ramaphos changed.
Fraser, in his statement in custody, said that February robbers entered the gambling farm of Rafafos Phala-Phala, found at least $ 4 million of foreign origin hidden in furniture and then disappeared with the money.
After Fraser stated that Ramaphos had purchased such a sum of cash and declared it, the police launched a criminal investigation into the case.
Ramaphosa said that the money received from the game was stolen and admitted that hacking had occurred. He did not deny any wrongdoing and did not accuse anything. He claimed that his amount was much less than stated.
Ramaphos, who has repeatedly stated that he will take a tough stance on bribery, was seriously injured in this incident. In July, he defeated a rival faction of his party, which tried to repeal the rules, which requires the resignation of defendants in corruption and other crimes for consideration of the case.
After the bribery investigation in Zuma, he also promised to fight against corruption by tightening procurement rules, improving supervision of a state-owned enterprise.
A small opposition parliament, the African Party for the Transformation of ATM, has submitted to parliament a demand to conduct such a title investigation of section 89 on Ramaphosa’s ability to hold office based on Fraser’s testimony.
For the first time in 2018, the request 89 approved by Parliament is used to describe the impeachment procedure of the President of South Africa, if he has evidence of a violation. The Commission’s recommendations, which cannot be used by lawmakers, represent the first step in a long-term procedure that could end with Ramaphosa’s removal.
