In a recent report by Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, allegations of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s involvement in the Phala Phala farm scandal have raised several questions.
Political analyst Sizwe Mpufo-Walsh takes a closer look at the report, addressing concerns about conflicts of interest, paid work, and the role of Major General Wally Rhoode.
One of the key questions raised by Sizwe Mpofu is the issue of conflict of interest.
????WATCH???? Analyzing the Allegations: Political Analyst Sizwe Mpufo-Walsh Delves into the Phala Phala Farm Scandal.
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Mpofu argues that when President Cyril Ramaphosa called in the Head of the Presidential Protection Unit, Major General Wally Rhoode, to investigate the theft at Phala Phala Farm, a potential conflict of interest arose.
Mpofu questions whether the President called in Rhoode to protect a public resource or his own private interests.
One of the key issues highlighted by Mpufo-Walsh is the moment when President Ramaphosa called the Head of the Presidential Protection Unit to report the theft at Phala Phala Farm. Mpufo-Walsh questions whether the president’s intention was to protect a public resource or his own private interests. This, he argues, creates a conflict of interest that far exceeds the test in the Nkandla Judgment.
Mpufo-Walsh emphasizes that the potential conflict lies within the president’s duty to ensure the proper use of state resources for state advancement. On the other hand, there is a risk of him turning a blind eye to possible wastage if he stands to benefit personally from such indifference. According to him, the mere existence of such a risk is enough to prove a conflict of interest, regardless of whether it materializes or not.
Mpufo-Walsh also raises concerns about the role of Major General Wally Rhoode in the Phala Phala farm scandal. The mysteries surrounding Major General Wally Rhoode’s role further add to the complexity of the issue.
Mpofu points out that the public deserves answers regarding Rhoode’s actions and whether there was any undue influence or manipulation of the investigation. #Phalaphala #PhalaPhalaFarmGate
The Parliament’s Section 89 independent panel has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer in the Phala Phala Farm Scandal.
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