Independent panel on Phala Phala set to deliver crucial report on Thursday

Durban - The independent panel of experts tasked to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer regarding the Phala Phala farm scandal is expected to hand over their report to Parliament on Thursday.

The panel was formed after the ATM submitted a motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa.

The move came after former spy boss Arthur Fraser laid a criminal charge against Ramaphosa and former head of the Presidential Protection Unit, Wally Rhoode, for allegedly kidnapping and torturing five men and a woman to reveal where they had hidden millions in foreign currency stolen from the president’s farm.

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula submitted the motion for the National Assembly to initiate a Section 89 inquiry into Ramaphosa’s removal on the grounds of serious violation of the Constitution or the law and serious misconduct. The motion was supported by opposition parties including the EFF and UDM.

By Kuben Chetty.

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