The Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Grizelda Cjiekella, concurs with the wise observation of Mr Fred Wyngaard, Leader of Cope in the Northern Cape, when he says that “The Premier has constitutional obligations to protect the best interests of the Province.”

However, whatever wisdom this so called leader possesses is flushed down the lavatory when he makes wild allegations that the Acting Premier “has absconded with R1 million.” The Acting Premier, besides unreservedly refuting this blatant falsehood, invites Mr Fred Wyngaard to provide the law enforcement agencies of our constitutional democracy, with proof regarding his reckless utterances.

Given the seriousness of the falsehood, the Acting Premier is of the considered opinion that Mr Fred Wyngaard’s penchant for hallucination is now bordering on lunacy.

Moreover, the Acting Premier will solicit legal counsel and pursue this matter in court, if needs be, to safeguard her good name and character.

The 16 Days of activism campaign for no violence against women and children was spearheaded by the National Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities and did not even include the buying of sanitary pads and shoes. During the same period the Acting Premier attended an ANC Women’s League nomination list conference and was not involved in the organisation of the event at all.

Issued by the Office of the Premier

Spokesperson

Mafu Davids

0823166000