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Ramaphosa Urged To Fire Steenhuisen And Schreiber To Protect South Africa's Sovereignty

5 months agoWed, 30 Oct 2024 12:53:00 GMT
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Ramaphosa Urged To Fire Steenhuisen And Schreiber To Protect South Africa's Sovereignty

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged to dismiss Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, both members of the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Gillian Schutte, a filmmaker and prominent social justice and race-justice activist, said Ramaphosa must take this action to safeguard South Africa’s sovereignty.

She argued that the DA has openly challenged the nation’s sovereignty and undermined the authority of the Head of State by unilaterally signing and announcing visa-free access for Ukrainian diplomatic, official, and service passport holders. Wrote Schutte:

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has brazenly thrown down the gauntlet, openly challenging the sovereignty of South Africa and the authority of its Head of State.

In the wake of the 16th BRICS Summit, Leon Schreiber, a DA minister responsible for oversight of the Department of Home Affairs, unilaterally signed and publicly announced visa-free access for Ukrainian diplomatic, official, and service passport holders.

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He did this without consulting the Department of International Relations and Cooperation or the Office of the President. This flagrant disregard for governmental protocols is a direct affront to our nation’s foreign policy stance.

Schutte also asserted that Steenhuisen did not attend the recent BRICS summit in Russia, which was crucial for discussions on food security and agriculture—areas directly related to his portfolio. She said:

Adding to this defiance, John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture and leader of the DA, failed to attend the recent BRICS summit in Russia—a vital forum for cooperation on food security, agriculture, and sustainable development.

His absence is unprecedented, particularly given that the summit focused on issues directly tied to his portfolio.

Equally alarming is his public criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, openly undermining the President’s authority and South Africa’s commitment to BRICS.

This blatant dissent is a calculated attempt by Steenhuisen to steer the nation away from its strategic alliances, align with Western narratives, and uphold unipolarity.

Schutte argued that the actions of Schreiber, Steenhuisen, and the DA raise concerns about their motivations, suggesting that factors beyond “white arrogance” embolden them to disregard established rules and prioritise their agendas over national interests. She added:

The DA’s opposition to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill was, in retrospect, a warning shot. When Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube boycotted its signing ceremony in September this year, the party’s defiance of government reforms was laid bare.

The BELA Bill aims to centralise school policies, regulate home schooling, lower the starting school age, and ban corporal punishment, promoting inclusivity.

Gwarube’s absence was a clear stand against the bill’s intent to centralise certain powers within the Department of Basic Education and promote inclusivity.

Framing the bill as an infringement on provincial rights, the DA positioned itself as a defender of decentralised authority.

This boycott marked the DA’s strategic effort to challenge the ANC-led government’s authority, positioning itself with conservative interests and setting a tone of resistance to transformative policies.

Schutte urged Ramaphosa to take decisive action against what she describes as “insubordination,” asserting that Steenhuisen and Schreiber must not be allowed to operate unchecked.

She contended that their actions warrant immediate dismissal to protect South Africa’s sovereignty and restore the integrity of its foreign policy.

Schutte warned that failing to act would set a dangerous precedent, signalling an alarming tolerance for defiance that could further weaken governmental cohesion and diminish the country’s standing on the global stage.

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23 Comments

Bhuru · 5 months ago
He can't dismiss anyone there bcoz the DA will pull out of the GNU & they are the only reason why Ramaphosa is in power, he can't afford to do that & will never do it
Ediots · 5 months ago
DA doing the most. zanu and anc shaken
Chavhunduka · 5 months ago
Maiweeee Ramaposa must step down
dj TECH 🇿🇼 · 5 months ago
true true😠
Moyo alson · 5 months ago
Seee you are the most dangerous element in New coup. You can be driven out by death especially rta then he can write an honor may his soul rest in peace national hero status upon you FINISH. Hothumanbloodsucker you know his duty and performance in rituals revise yourself fully and stay alert
Political Police · 5 months ago
Nato versus Russia. THE ARRESTOR WILL BE ARRESTED!!!
Corruptmore Looto · 5 months ago
Famba DA, you must also ban the culprits north of the Limpompo from visiting SA
🌄🧱🍓🎊💞🎂🏆🍑🌽🍕👙 · 5 months ago
the problem in south Africa is that they joined bricks so they are allies of Russia 🪆. whilst Ukrain had done nothing wrong to both countries Russia and south Africa.they don't want to see Ukrainian's freedom being exercised in their country but I wish if south Africa can give Ukraine a chance and make deplomatic ties with them,I mean business with them huchi.
...,. · 5 months ago
Those are South Africa government ministers, not DA ministers. there is no need to put pressure on Ramaphosa or tell him what to do. People should accept the reality of sharing power according to the wishes of the people for a united South Africa
nherera · 5 months ago
come to Zimbabwe with that nonsense
' · 5 months ago
GNU yagara inonetsa, Ramaphosa akabhaiza apa, aisafanirwa kupushwa nePressure to make the decisions. ANC made a decision under pressure & they'll feel the consequences
370H-55V O773H🙃 · 5 months ago
Muno mune embassy yeku Ukraine, Palestine, Israel veku Avondale imbotiudzeiwo
' · 5 months ago
fokoff, tanga wanyora username yatonzwa, tozotanga kupindura
muZimbo · 5 months ago
I agree with you Sichute these whites are undermining their head of state.....
Anonymous · 5 months ago
Schutte is a Russian sympathiser. Every country allows access to diplomats. What is her problem? The social justice warriors must be constructive, not destructive. Like her master.
Anonymous · 5 months ago
Opening the door to Ukrainian diplomats means South Africa is well placed to be a good mediator for peace talks. Social justice warriors only think about promoting themselves at everyones expense. Russians and Ukrainians included.
schutte is sh!t · 5 months ago
schutte is singing for supper, like these zanu sympathizers and supporters ....

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