DA files suit over Ramaphosa's alleged campaign abuse during national address – The Mail & Guardian
The party is asking the electoral court to fine the ANC and to deduct one percent of the votes it secures in the election
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The party is asking the electoral court to fine the ANC and to deduct one percent of the votes it secures in the election
The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has vowed to file urgent applications in the Electoral Court against African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing Ramaphosa in his personal capacity for violating the Electoral Code of Conduct. This after Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening, ahead of the 2024 elections.
DA leader John Steenhuisen said President Cyril Ramaphosa abused his office by using an address to the nation as a thinly-veiled disguise for a campaign message. They also want him to pay a fine of R200,000.
The resilience of the Judiciary and Independent Electoral Commission within the context of increased political pressure.
The DA is not happy about Ramaphosa using the SABC for his national address to campaign for the ANC and gain votes