JUSTICE, NOT HASTE: Why President Ramaphosa’s response upholds constitutional integrity
By Dr Fumene George Tsibani:
President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa (Image: Facebook)
A credible process was announced by the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa. In the absence of prima facie evidence, it is imperative that we uphold the principles of justice and fairness, as enshrined in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The allegations and accusations levelled against Minister Senzo Edward Mchunu, whilst troubling, do not in and of themselves constitute sufficient grounds for his suspension, but rather warrant a placement on special leave, as announced by the President.
In the interests of justice and fairness, it is essential that we adhere to the presumption of innocence, a fundamental tenet of our legal system...