By: Natasha Archary
Askies Zandie, but writing to Ramaphosa to intervene in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was ill-advised.
This after President Cyril Ramaphosa through his spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya responded to the younger sister of singer Kelly Khumalo.
Zandie, one of the eyewitnesses who is testifying in the trial of the slain footballer, wrote to the President and the office of the Chief Justice, pleading for them to expediate the case and give all parties closure.
Magwenya’s response on behalf of the President stressed the importance for the public to understand the functions and powers that Ramaphosa has.
Zandie’s attempts at writing to Ramaphosa were called an “attention-seeking” move by many online, and Magwenya said she should send her request to the court that the matter is arraigned at.
“The Presidency does not manage, nor direct court operations, and neither does it comment on matters before the courts. She is ill-advised in even writing to the President.
If she has concerns regarding a matter that is before the court, she must make her application at the same court.
It’s important that individuals seeking to engage the office of the President, or the President himself, familiarise themselves with the functions and powers of the President as they are provided for in the Constitution.”
President Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya responds to Zandie Khumalo’s pleas for him to intervene in the Senzo Meyiwa trial
Ramaphosa suspended Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela who was the presiding judge in the Meyiwa murder trial, after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) advised the President that there were delays in judgements.
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