EFF leader Julius Malema claims that Gwede Mantashe, minister of mineral resources and energy, defends President Cyril Ramaphosa for his own self-serving reasons, notably due to his association with Bosasa, which has come to light during the state capture inquiry.
Joburg – According to EFF leader Julius Malema, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe defends President Cyril Ramaphosa for his own self-serving interests, especially given his association with Bosasa, which has come to light during the state capture inquiry.
- “He knows that if Cyril goes, he too goes, and he doesn’t just go; he goes to prison,” he said.
He promised that his party would see to it that he was put behind bars and that the EFF would write to the NPA to request that Mantashe be charged.
- “If they don’t charge Gwede, we are going to prosecute privately through private prosecution,” Malema said.
He claimed that given that Mantashe has not denied his affiliation with Bosasa, he does not understand why he has not yet been placed under arrest.
- “Stop being factional and be factual,” he said.
Malema also compared Zweli Mkhize, a candidate for the ANC presidency, to Mantashe, claiming that there wasn’t enough concrete evidence to implicate Mkhize.
- “The reality is that the Digital Vibes evidence is not overwhelming beyond the evidence against Gwede, against Nomvula, and against Thabang Makwetla,” he said.
Malema asserted that he was certain Ramaphosa would be replaced and that Deputy President David Mabuza would deliver the Christmas message from the president.
- “The emperor is naked, and the favourite of the establishment is exposed,” he said.