Nhlamulo Ndhlela, spokesperson for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that the government is committed to a corruption-free nation.
During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town, Ramaphosa emphasized the government’s commitment to fighting corruption. However, Ndhlela dismissed these remarks, stating that the government should first address the Phala Phala farm theft scandal. He further described the President’s address as merely a reflection of a “failed state.”
“There is no plan, you can tell that this man [President Ramaphosa] has got no idea. Ever since he became President, We are growing at a rate of 1.3%, yet our GDP per capita is at 0.7%. So that alone, is telling you that South Africans are getting poorer and poorer,” adds Ndhlela.
Ramaphosa says the government is making strides in fighting high-level corruption.
“Last year, we established the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption as a permanent entity within the NPA dedicated to investigating and prosecuting high-level corruption cases. We will ensure that the Directorate is fully resourced and has access to the information that it needs to prosecute state capture cases and hold those responsible to account,” adds Ramaphosa.
The President says they are establishing a world-class digital forensics lab that aims to support the investigation of complex corruption and financial crime. Following recommendations of the State Capture Commission, the President says he has signed into law several legislative reforms
“We are making steady progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the State Capture Commission, including signing into law several legislative reforms.”
