EFF 'shocked' by ruling to keep CR17 bank statements sealed
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed its shock and disappointment at the ruling in the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday.
The court ruled that the bank statements of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2017 ANC presidential campaign remain sealed.
The EFF wanted the funders of Ramaphosa’s campaign to be made public, but the court dismissed the application with costs.
"We are essentially shocked that a court can take such a decision. The court has essentially sealed and covered the donors of what has made the President of South Africa,” said EFF spokesperson Vuyani Pambo.
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“We did not expect a court of law, which should as part of its mandate ensure that there is transparency, could make such a decision."
Pambo believes the ruling opens the door for donors to demand payback from Ramaphosa for the donations made to his campaign.
"It is in the public's best interest that the documents are unsealed so that we know why certain decisions are made by the president.
"This just means the president can be bought and the country can be sold to the highest bidder.”
The EFF will study the judgment and decide on a possible appeal.
