ANC, EFF MPs Turn SONA Debate Into Chaos As Malema Accuses Ramaphosa Of ‘Abusing’ His Late Ex-wife

Charles Molele

DA’s interim leader John Steenhuisen on Tuesday severely criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa, and stopped short of calling him a false prophet and a weak leader.

Speaking in Parliament during a live debate on Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address, Steenhuisen said Ramaphosa’s time in government has moved from a ‘New Dawn’ to a new period of despair.  

“And that will be your legacy: the man who dared us to dream, but led us into a nightmare,” said Steenhuisen.

“You are not the reformer South Africa thought you were … Instead of a New Dawn, there’s a new despair. Through your actions and your decisions these past two years you might have strengthened your internal position – and you may have strengthened the tripartite alliance – but you have hurt the people of South Africa.”

Steenhuisen launched a further attack on Ramaphosa, saying under his leadership the South