ANC Distances Itself From Zuma’s Shrill, Unhinged Attacks On The Judiciary

THE ANC has distanced itself from former president Jacob Zuma’s hysterical and unhinged attacks on the judiciary and the courts, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday.

Zuma and his supporters in the ANC have been vocal in their disapproval of the courts, with the former president even defying a Constitutional Court order to return to the state capture inquiry and appear before Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

Ramaphosa made the announcement following the conclusion of the party’s National Executive Committee meeting.

“While no arm of the state is above criticism, the ANC distances itself from attacks on the judiciary that seek to undermine its legitimacy and impugn its decisions. Our Constitution provides sufficient safeguards against the abuse of power by any arm of the state, and any person who has evidence of any misdemeanour or abuse should make use of the available remedies,” said Ramaphosa.  

“The NEC reaffirmed the