Despite his affable persona, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces serious allegations and political scrutiny. As the Phala Phala scandal unfolds, questions arise about his accountability and the future of his presidency.
I like our president. He is likeable. A little goofy, with that silly smile and clumsy dance moves when he tries to be a people’s president — but he tries. He's humble. He doesn’t flaunt his wealth or sport designer brands. Just a down-to-earth, affable president.
But those dark clouds lingering over him just won’t go away. And that is the problem.
The memory of Marikana and cries of “blood on his hands” still linger. His presidential grandstanding and promises of a new dawn were meant to usher in a fresh beginning. After all, coming out of the Zuma era, Ramaphosa looked like Batman swooping in to save the country.
“He’s a billionaire! He’s not corrupt! He won’t steal!” echoed practically everyone.
