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[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

Diabolical that the President can 𝗣𝗜𝗡 a tweet calmly describing systemic corruption - almost as if it’s a lecture.

A window into the disregard for South Africans living this reality.

[Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa]

Corruption is much more than the result of the criminal intent of a few individuals be they government officials, elected public representatives or business people. It can become embedded in state institutions or business enterprises and manifest itself in practices and organisational culture.

🔗 https://t.co/aYu1IudOKt

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The Left wants to rewrite the Constitution.

They don't have the numbers - and they never will in the age of coalition politics.

@PaulHoffmanSC uses the moment to flag what actually needs fixing:

→ An imperial presidency with too much power
→ No independent anti-corruption body outside executive control
→ A compromised, politician-heavy JSC
→ A toothless, captive NPA

Full article here: https://t.co/6fIyEm5psi+

[Daily Friend @DailyFriendSA]

Paul Hoffman: "The left in SA has a long way to go to achieve its ambitions. The political parties that participated in the conference do not constitute an ordinary majority in parliament, let alone the super-majorities required to achieve elements of the review of the Constitution desired by the conference." #Constitution #Left #SouthAfrica

Read here: https://t.co/aLOnDO80jm

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

"The mere risk of a conflict of interest is sufficient to trigger the consequences that flowed for Zuma in the Nkandla litigation and which should flow for Ramaphosa in the Phala Phala matter."

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The ConCourt is clear: even the risk of a conflict between official duties + private interests violates the Constitution.

The risks of a conflict involved in storing cash in a couch on Phala Phala are clear, and storing them for longer than the law allows, exacerbates the risk.

The conflict-of-interest risks in the Phala Phala case are far less subtle than those in evidence, and accepted as such, in the Nkandla case.

The Nkandla case brought about the premature ending of the Zuma presidency 👀

Full article here: https://t.co/wOMVcXdDHX+

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

"The mere risk of a conflict of interest is sufficient to trigger the consequences that flowed for Zuma in the Nkandla litigation and which should flow for Ramaphosa in the Phala Phala matter."

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The ConCourt is clear: even the risk of a conflict between official duties + private interests violates the Constitution.

The risks of a conflict involved in storing cash in a couch on Phala Phala are clear, and storing them for longer than the law allows, exacerbates the risk.

The conflict-of-interest risks in the Phala Phala case are far less subtle than those in evidence, and accepted as such, in the Nkandla case.

The Nkandla case brought about the premature ending of the Zuma presidency 👀

Full article here: https://t.co/wOMVcXdDHX+

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

On his own version of events, Ramaphosa has a case to answer. He is not entitled to relief on review of the Ngcobo Panel findings - nor to any interdict stalling the process the ConCourt has ordered parliament to begin.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The ConCourt is clear: even the risk of a conflict between official duties + private interests violates the Constitution.

The risks of a conflict involved in storing cash in a couch on Phala Phala are clear, and storing them for longer than the law allows, exacerbates the risk.

The conflict-of-interest risks in the Phala Phala case are far less subtle than those in evidence, and accepted as such, in the Nkandla case.

The Nkandla case brought about the premature ending of the Zuma presidency 👀

Full article here: https://t.co/wOMVcXdDHX+

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The Constitution is not the problem.

The people entrusted to uphold it have been.

Fixing that starts with knowing the difference.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The Constitution hasn't survived because of the ANC.

It has survived despite it.

The courts, civil society, and - increasingly - smaller opposition parties are the ones doing the heavy lifting.

The Phala Phala judgment is the latest proof of that, says @PaulHoffmanSC.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The Constitution is not the problem.

The people entrusted to uphold it have been.

Fixing that starts with knowing the difference.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The Constitution hasn't survived because of the ANC.

It has survived despite it.

The courts, civil society, and - increasingly - smaller opposition parties are the ones doing the heavy lifting.

The Phala Phala judgment is the latest proof of that, says @PaulHoffmanSC.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

In his latest article, @PaulHoffmanSC takes a look at how the Constitution has outlived the African average by three times, what is threatening it, and what still needs to change.

Read here: https://t.co/AHAOQffw5O

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The Constitution hasn't survived because of the ANC.

It has survived despite it.

The courts, civil society, and - increasingly - smaller opposition parties are the ones doing the heavy lifting.

The Phala Phala judgment is the latest proof of that, says @PaulHoffmanSC.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

For 30 years the ANC treated the Constitution as a convenience - abiding by it when useful, working around it when not.

Ramaphosa facing an Impeachment Panel in 2026 is what happens when that approach finally runs out of road.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

Whether Ramaphosa’s proposed review of the Ngcobo panel’s findings against him has any prospect of success, or is simply a stalling tactic, remains an open question, says @PaulHoffmanSC.

Interesting times ahead for South Africa’s national leadership.

More below:
https://t.co/CxAM6mCaAY

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

Phala Phala is bigger than the president.

Greed has hollowed out the ANC and eroded public trust.

@PaulHoffmanSC calls it what it is - a democracy in crisis.

The full interview: https://t.co/XGGt6DdJQR

#PhalaPhalaJudgment #AccountabilityNow

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

The ConCourt has now ruled.

Ramaphosa says he's not resigning.

So where does that leave South Africa?

@PaulHoffmanSC joined Radio Al Ansaar to make sense of a moment that could define the presidency.

A thread below. 🧵

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

Two paths now exist.

- Impeachment requires a 2/3 majority.

- A vote of no confidence needs only 50%+1.

Either way, the Impeachment Panel's makeup will reflect parliament proportionally - the ANC no longer holds enough seats to simply vote accountability away.

[Accountability Now @Accountnow_SA]

Diabolical that the President can 𝗣𝗜𝗡 a tweet calmly describing systemic corruption - almost as if it’s a lecture.

A window into the disregard for South Africans living this reality.