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The Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald
Dirco slams use of SA flag at Zuma's meeting with Moroccan minister
The government has criticised the use of the South African flag during a meeting last month between former president Jacob Zuma and Morocco's minister of foreign affairs Nasser Bourita. Zuma, leader of the MK Party, visited the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on July 15 where he met Bourita in what Morocco described as a high-level diplomatic engagement. Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the department of international relations and co-operation (Dirco), said the South African government viewed the meeting as a breach of diplomatic protocol. '[While] we recognise and respect the sovereign right of Morocco to invite individuals and groups, [the department] on behalf of the government ... strongly protests the use of ... the South African national flag, in the meeting,' he said. Phiri said the presence of the flag in a meeting involving a political party leader who is not a government representative was 'an abuse of existing protocol and decorum' and 'undermines official bilateral relations between South Africa and Morocco'. The display of the flag at the meeting suggested official state endorsement and was misleading and inappropriate, he said. 'This portrayal cannot be recognised as an official bilateral meeting, and the implications drawn from it are firmly rejected. 'In the spirit of fostering and maintaining cordial and friendly bilateral relations, and consistent with the fundamental principles of mutual respect between sovereign states and non-interference in internal affairs, South Africa respectfully encourages ... Morocco to refrain from such actions. Upholding these shared principles is essential for the continued positive development of relations between our two nations.' SowetanLIVE
News24
30-07-2025
- Politics
- News24
MK Party squares off against Ramaphosa in ConCourt over Mchunu's special leave
5m ago Mpofu points out that Ramaphosa fired DA Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield for going to the US without proper persmission, but he placed Mchunu (who is facing far more serious accusations) on special leave. MK Party deputy president John Hlophe, speaking in Parliament, drew a sharp contrast in how Ramaphosa treated Whitfield compared to Mchunu. He called it a case of 'selective accountability'. - Karyn Maughan 6m ago According to the MKP, Mkhwanazi's accusations "raise urgent and serious concerns around the Constitution, the Rule of Law and National Security". While Ramaphosa said he had placed Mchunu on special leave to allow the Madlanga Commission to properly investigate these claims, but Mpofu says questions need to be raised whether "another multibillion rand commission" was "in the best interests of our people". Is it in the best interests of the people to have two Police Ministers, he asks, with one "sitting at home" while the other serves in an acting position. - Karyn Maughan 15m ago Mpofu says the leave of absence granted to Mchunu is central to the MKP's case, because if it had not been granted, there would be no need to appoint Cachalia in an acting position. If the MKP is correct that Ramaphosa does not have the power to place a minister on such a leave of absence, he says, questions about the rationality of that decision "do not arise". - Karyn Maughan 15m ago 26m ago The hearing has started. The advocates involved in the case have introduced themselves. MKP advocate Dali Mpofu begins his argument for the party. - Karyn Maughan 26m ago The hearing has started. The advocates involved in the case have introduced themselves. MKP advocate Dali Mpofu begins his argument for the party. - Karyn Maughan 28m ago This morning the Constitutional Court will hear the MK Party's urgent challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Professor Feroz Cachalia as an acting minister. It is also challenging the establishment of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. - Karyn Maughan Go to top
The Herald
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
MK Party files motion of no-confidence in Ramaphosa over 'failure' to fire Mchunu
The MK Party has filed a motion of no-confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa over his 'failure' to fire police minister Senzo Mchunu because of alleged interference in policing matters. Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave pending a judicial commission of inquiry. Law academic Prof Firoz Cachalia was appointed acting police minister. The MK Party approached the Constitutional Court to have Ramaphosa's decision revoked. In court papers, the party said the decision was irrational, invalid and inconsistent with obligations in the constitution and presidential oath of office. It claimed Ramaphosa failed to meet the July 22 deadline set by the chief justice to file opposing papers responding to the legality of placing Mchunu on special leave and appointing Cachalia in his role as a non-cabinet member. 'This is clear defiance of the directives issued by the chief justice,' MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said. 'This latest move by Ramaphosa raises significant constitutional questions and concerns about transparency, accountability and his leadership. The failure to respond also undermines the integrity of the judiciary as well as the public's right to answers regarding the allegations made by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.' The MK Party has written to National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza about its intention to table a motion of no-confidence, alleging the nation has lost confidence in him. During a media briefing on Tuesday the party also criticised how Ramaphosa dealt with Nobuhle Nkabane, who was fired as higher education minister. 'She was an easy and soft target, a sacrificial lamb to the GNU altar,' MK Party parliamentary chief whip Colleen Makhubele said. 'Mchunu should have been fired in the same breath. This is a clear act of cowardice and a decisive moment by the president.' TimesLIVE
