The DA took Ramaphosa to court over his address, accusing him of using state resources to canvas for the ANC.
The Electoral Court has chucked out the Democratic Alliance’s case claiming that President Cyril Ramaphosa used state resources to garner support for the African National Congress ahead of the May 29 elections. Picture: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL
“In our view, there is no evidence before us that the president’s address influenced a single voter,” ruled Electoral Court Judges Dumisani Zondi, Leicester Adams and Seena Yacoob. “We conclude that there has not been a violation of the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Code as alleged by the DA, nor any violation of the Constitution. The DA's application therefore falls to be dismissed.”
On Monday, the court concluded that there was no misuse of public funds for the purpose of a political campaign.In May this year, the DA took Ramaphosa to court over his address, accusing him of using state resources to canvas for the ANC.It said under the guise of delivering an “address to the nation”, Ramaphosa violated the Electoral Code of Conduct when he abused the highest office in the land for flagrant electioneering.
The party added that Ramaphosa’s manipulation was cynical, calculated and designed to influence the outcome of the election by providing the ANC with unearned airtime not made available to any other party contesting the election.
Politics Da Anc Independent Electoral Commission South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa Politics Court Cases Election Campaigns Elections Elections 2024 Constitution Elections 2024
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DA loses Electoral Court case over Ramaphosa’s address to nationThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has lost its legal challenge in the Electoral Court over the President Cyril Ramaphosa 26 May “national address”
Read more »
DA loses challenge against Ramaphosa's pre-election address - SABC NewsThe Electoral Court ruled that Ramaphosa's address had 'no tangible' impact on the elections.
Read more »
Ramaphosa urges ANC to use GNU to ask citizens for ‘love back’The ANC has been in government for 30 years. During this period, transformation could be seen particularly in black communities, this included free basic water, education, and healthcare services.
Read more »
It's too early to talk about who'll succeed Ramaphosa in ANC, says MashatileAs Cyril Ramaphosa's second-in-command, Paul Mashatile is seen as Ramaphosa's natural successor, who has already served two terms as president.
Read more »
DA requests meeting with ANC's Ramaphosa over instability in municipalitiesThe request followed the removal of the DA-led coalition in Tshwane through an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence.
Read more »
Pressure mounts on ANC, Ramaphosa to deal with justice minister over VBSThembi Simelane on Wednesday met the ANC’s integrity commission regarding the loan she accepted from a middleman in the VBS scandal
Read more »