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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>President Cyril Ramaphosa has come under fire after his address to the nation on Sunday, with many accusing him of abusing his power.<\/p>\n

Addresses to the nation are usually used by presidents to talk about critical issues. In his address Ramaphosa encouraged the public to vote on Wednesday and also reflected on his administration’s tenure.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy fellow South Africans, this election brings to a close the sixth administration of our democracy. When this administration took office in 2019, our country stood at a turning point. We had endured a decade of corruption and state capture, of weak economic growth and the erosion of our public institutions,\u201d Ramaphosa said.\u201cToday, we have put that era behind us. We have placed South Africa on a new trajectory of recovery and laid a strong foundation for future growth. We have taken significant steps to reform our economy by implementing a number of reforms that affect various sectors of the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

His speech has sparked a backlash with opposition parties accusing him of using it to campaign for the governing party.<\/p>\n

Reacting to Ramaphosa’s televised address, the EFF said: \u201cThe party condemns the hijacking of the state broadcaster for partisan purposes. The EFF calls on all South Africans to recognise this abuse of power for what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

The red berets want Ramaphosa investigated for \u201cmisuse of the state broadcaster\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe demand an immediate investigation into this misuse of the state broadcaster and call for measures to ensure such unethical practices are not repeated in the future.\u201dBuild One South Africa (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane echoed the same sentiments.<\/p>\n

DA leader John Steenhuisen threatened to take legal action against Ramaphosa.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe DA will file an application in the Electoral Court against Ramaphosa, for violating the electoral code of conduct. The Electoral Act states that ‘no person may abuse a position of power, privilege or influence, including parental, patriarchal, traditional or employment authority, to influence the conduct or outcome of an election’,\u201d Steenhuisen said.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder the guise of delivering an ‘address to the nation’ last night, Ramaphosa violated the electoral code when he abused the highest office in the land for flagrant electioneering. Ramaphosa\u2019s manipulation was cynical, calculated and designed to influence the outcome of the election by providing the ANC with unearned airtime not made available to any other party contesting the election.\u201d<\/p>\n

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