MK Party slams Concourt over Ramaphosa ruling
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has lashed out at the Constitutional Court following its decision not to hear the party’s application to have President Cyril Ramaphosa held accountable for what it calls 'flagrant constitutional violations'.
In a strongly worded statement, the MK Party accuses the apex court of shying away from its duty to uphold the rule of law by 'hiding behind technicalities' and referring the matter to the High Court.
The party says this move effectively delays justice and allows Ramaphosa to escape scrutiny until after his term in office ends.
"To the shock of most South Africans who were under the impression that the rule of law still prevails in this country, the Constitutional Court has unfortunately chosen to turn a blind eye," the statement read.
The party claims that by deferring the case, the highest court in the country abdicated its constitutional responsibility to hold the Executive to account.
It also says the decision disregards whistleblowers like former KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who have raised concerns about political interference in policing and alleged executive overreach.
The MK Party says it is not backing down and has instructed its lawyers to issue a formal letter of demand to President Ramaphosa.
The letter reportedly asks the president to explain why taxpayers must fund “two Police Ministers” and an “illegal Commission of Inquiry” investigating allegations against current Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
Ramaphosa has until Friday to respond to a list of 15 questions posed by the party.
These questions, the MK Party claims, relate to what it calls a “constitutional crisis” and alleged attempts by Ramaphosa to shield Mchunu in exchange for political protection related to the CR17 campaign finances and the Phala Phala money theft scandal.
The MK Party also announced that it will send a separate letter to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo requesting the full written reasons behind the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of their application.
The court handed down its order last Thursday, but reasons have yet to be publicly released.
Once it receives responses from both Ramaphosa and the court, the MK Party says it will determine and announce its next course of action.
Call for Ramaphosa to resign
The party further reiterates its demand for President Ramaphosa to resign “with immediate effect,” claiming that his continued leadership is untenable and harmful to the country’s constitutional order.
“Any political party or member of Parliament who intends on voting against the MK Party’s forthcoming Motion of No Confidence should be prepared to face the justified anger of South Africans,” the party warned.
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