ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont says SAPS wrongly rejected its PAIA request for Phala Phala case records and has escalated the matter internally, with plans to approach the Information Regulator.
ActionSA has launched an internal appeal after the South African Police Service (SAPS) rejected its PAIA request for access to documents linked to the Phala Phala farm robbery investigation, including President Cyril Ramaphosa's affidavit and related prosecutorial records.
The party said the refusal relates to its application under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), which sought access to key documentation used in the investigation and prosecution of suspects in the case.
ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont said the request included the President’s affidavit, which he said was deposed as part of the investigation into the robbery at the President’s farm, and allegedly records the amount of cash stolen.
He said the application also sought access to a National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) cashflow analysis, which he claimed reflects approximately R15 million in financial transactions linked to one of the accused after the robbery.
