Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen is demanding that President Cyril Ramaphosa take immediate action against Deputy President Paul Mashatile in light of corruption allegations.
Media reports suggest that Mashatile was involved in corrupt relationships with business people during his tenure as human settlements MEC in Gauteng. Steenhuisen intends to submit a document detailing these claims at the Union Buildings on Friday morning.
He has given President Ramaphosa a deadline of Wednesday, February 7, to initiate an investigation into Mashatile. Failure to do so will result in the opposition delivering the document to Parliament’s Ethics Committee and the office of the public protector.
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Despite facing criticism for his recent comments about the Gauteng crime wardens, Steenhuisen remains resolute in his stance against corruption. He believes that Mashatile should be held accountable and removed from office.
The DA leader has repeatedly voiced his concerns about the ruling party’s inability to address corruption effectively. Steenhuisen has also dismissed allegations that the DA’s dossier on Mashatile is merely a political stunt ahead of the upcoming elections.
He is confident that the accusations made against Mashatile will hold up in a court of law. Steenhuisen emphasizes the urgency of addressing these allegations and draws parallels with the case of former President Jacob Zuma, who faced corruption charges during his time as Deputy President.
If President Ramaphosa fails to take action, the DA has vowed to escalate the matter to the Public Protector and Parliament’s Ethics Committee. Steenhuisen accuses the current administration of not taking decisive action against corruption and financial mismanagement.
During the submission of the document at the Union Buildings, none of President Ramaphosa’s representatives were present to receive it. Instead, the DA was advised to hand it over to police officials stationed outside the building.
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