Mkhwebane Says Ramaphosa’s Conduct On Bosasa Donation Is ‘Constitutionally Questionable’

Riyaz Patel

The Public Protector has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of “constitutionally questionable conduct” in a scathing answering affidavit filed in the Gauteng High Court Thursday.

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s action is in response to the President’s review application in which he seeks to overturn her report into his CR17 ANC presidential campaign donations.

She said Ramaphosa’s allegations that she had acted unlawfully while compiling her report “demonstrates a lack of understanding about the Office of the Public Protector” and the president’s own oath of office.

“To simply make wild claims that correct and accurate information was unlawfully obtained is a disappointing explanation by a head of state who should demonstrate exemplary conduct and ability to take responsibility for conduct that is less than what is expected of a person occupying the office he occupies.

“No other person would be permitted to get away with the kind