Hlofe said the constitution hinders efforts to reclaim land and mineral resources. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images).
Umkhonto Wisizwe (MK) deputy leader John Hlophe has issued a scathing attack on the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing it of failing to serve the people and prioritizing the interests of elites. launched an attack.
At a press conference on Thursday, marking GNU's 100th day, Hlophe called the 10-party coalition a “deal with the devil.” He claimed that he disempowered the people and ruled through an elite judicial system instead of reflecting the will of the people.
Hlophe said the ANC's obsession with “so-called constitutionalism” was keeping the public out of the decision-making process. Under the MK party, South Africans will regain the power taken away by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the white minority.
Adherence to a neoliberal constitution by the “DA-led coalition” locked South Africa into an economic system that benefited white monopoly capital at the expense of the majority.
“This Constitution was designed to protect the elite and ensure the continued exploitation of our resources,” he said.
He added that decisions about South Africa's future, particularly regarding economic transformation and land reform, needed to be taken by the people without interference from elites.
“Under the MK party, we will dismantle constitutional supremacy and support a framework that prioritizes the dignity and sovereignty of our people,” Hlophe said.
He argued that a return to parliamentary sovereignty is essential to enact laws that truly reflect the will of the people and restore dignity through land reform and the empowerment of traditional leaders.
Mr Hlophe said the constitution was hampering efforts to reclaim land and mineral resources, and claimed the “DA-led coalition” had abused constitutional protections and forced the ANC to ignore the fight for land acquisition.
“The MK Party will act quickly to repeal this constitution, which currently protects the interests of elites, restore parliamentary sovereignty, and ensure that elected representatives serve the best interests of the people. “I guess so,” he said.
“The land issue remains unresolved. Without decisive action, the wounds of the past will never heal.”
Hlofe said that if his party succeeds in calling for the abolition of the constitution, it will prioritize expropriation of land without compensation as an important step to addressing historical injustices and building a just society.
This is not the first time the party has called for constitutional amendment. The party announced earlier this year that it wanted to change parties so that leader Jacob Zuma could become president if MK wins the election.
Mr Hlophe also took the opportunity to harshly criticize the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)'s decision not to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with the Phala Phala Farm scandal, in which large sums of foreign currency were stolen from private farms.
The scandal has raised questions about its legality and funding sources, with opposition parties and civil society groups calling for a more thorough investigation.
“The NPA's decision is a slap in the face to all South Africans who demand accountability and fairness,” Hlophe said.
The case highlighted the systemic bias in the justice system that protects the powerful at the expense of ordinary citizens.
“It is clear that justice in this country belongs only to the elite.”
The NPA denies political interference and says the decision not to prosecute was based on insufficient evidence to indict the president.
The public protector also cleared the president of any wrongdoing.
But Hlophe insisted the decision reflected a broader failure of the justice system to hold senior officials to account, and said his party was committed to tackling the issue as the official opposition party in parliament.
“If this government values transparency and justice, it will ensure that no one is above the law, not even the president. I saw how they protect themselves.”
“Millions of rand were discovered hidden in the president’s farm, but the president is walking free without any harm. This is a must-see for all South Africans who demand accountability and fairness. It’s a slap in the face to people,” Hlophe said.
He claimed that the National Police Agency had failed in its duty to ensure equality before the law.
“If this government really cared about transparency and justice, it would ensure that no one is above the law, even the president, but instead it would shrink ranks, protect each other, and protect each other. We can see that corruption is rampant while the people continue to suffer.”
The Phala Phala issue was also raised during a parliamentary question and answer session on Wednesday, with President Ramaphosa slamming the NPA decision by the MK Party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and African Movement for Change leader Vuyo Zungula.
In a follow-up question, Mr Zungula told Mr Ramaphosa that the report on Farah Farah by the commission chaired by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo had not been quashed by the courts and that it should be binding on your conscience. ” he said.
Prime Minister Ramaphosa responded that various national institutions had worked on the issue and announced their findings, but that the EFF's challenge to Parliament's decision not to refer the matter for impeachment would be handled by the Constitutional Court. Ta.
