Cape Town – The MK Party has strongly criticised the Constitutional Court after it dismissed the party’s application challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Professor Firoz Cachalia.
The court ruled the matter should go to the High Court instead, prompting MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela to accuse the judiciary of selective justice and protecting Ramaphosa.
He cited inconsistency in granting direct access, contrasting the refusal in this case with past decisions involving Jacob Zuma and others.
“We are shocked, but not surprised. This is the same court that granted direct access to incarcerate President Jacob Zuma without trial,” Ndhlela said, alluding to the Constitutional Court’s 2021 decision to imprison Zuma for contempt of court.
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“Now, when faced with Ramaphosa’s alleged delinquency, they defer to technicalities.”
Ndhlela also raised unresolved issues like the Phala Phala scandal and CR17 bank statements, suggesting the judiciary is no longer impartial. The MK Party is considering further legal or political action.
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