Prince Mashele delivers scathing verdict on Ramaphosa: “He will die in jail”
Prince Mashele
In a fiery interview on the SMWX podcast with Sizwe Mpofu‑Walsh, political analyst Prince Mashele delivers a withering critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of cowardice, complicity in corruption, and ineptitude. Mashele’s volatile remarks, from calling Ramaphosa the “most useless president since 1994” to predicting he’ll “die in jail”, have ignited a national debate. His insights come amid explosive law-enforcement revelations and high-stakes political realignments.
Ramaphosa’s Leadership Under Fire
Mashele brands Ramaphosa a failed leader, stating, “He will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents we’ve had after 1994”.
He highlights the recent scandal involving KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s corruption disclosure, widely seen as proof of deep criminal infiltration in the South African Police Service. Instead of taking decisive executive action, Ramaphosa has opted for a judicial commission of inquiry and placed embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on “special leave,” which Mashele dismisses as a mere political smokescreen.
“Ramaphosa Will Die in Jail” – Prince Mashele
One of Mashele’s most incendiary claims: if Ramaphosa lives into old age, he expects him to end up behind bars. This bold prediction stems from scandals like the Phala Phala farm incident, where millions in undeclared cash were discovered, an episode Mashele believes is far from resolved.
Prince Mashele points out that Ramaphosa, as the top intelligence client, would have known about these matters long before they hit the headlines. The delay in action suggests deliberate cover-up tactics, possibly to shield political allies.
Commission vs. Action: A Tactical Cover-Up?
Mashele condemns the judicial commission as a budget-busting distraction, saying:
“This is the most expensive way of insulting us… He has used our money… to insult us expensively.”
He criticizes the retention of full perks for Mchunu and Sibiya, another top SATS official put on leave, calling their absence nothing but “paid sabbaticals”. Mashele argues the real motive behind the commission is to buy time and protect those implicated, not to deliver swift justice.
Roots of Corruption: CR17 Campaign Ties
Prince Mashele suggests Ramaphosa is shielding Mchunu due to deep political connections dating back to the CR17 ANC leadership campaign. According to him, “dirty money” from that campaign was handled by Mchunu in KwaZulu‑Natal, implicating both men in a long-standing corruption log jam.
This claim underscores Mashele’s view that the corruption network reaches the highest levels, and that Ramaphosa himself is entangled in it.
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Risking ANC’s Future & Fragmentation of Black Politics
Beyond personal attacks, Mashele warns of the broader implications for the ANC, predicting a catastrophic collapse in voter support, possibly as low as 20% by 2029.
He depicts South African politics as fragmented, with the Government of National Unity riddled with internal hostilities, and newer parties like the MK Party facing inevitable implosion. To counter this, he urges the formation of a new, elite-driven, multi-racial party rooted in integrity.
The SMWX Podcast Drop: Powerful Delivery
Mashele’s platform was the SMWX podcast, hosted by Sizwe Mpofu‑Walsh. His uncompromising language—“Ramaphosa will die in jail”—has gone viral, elevating his voice far beyond typical political circles.
The episode has already garnered widespread attention, with clips and headlines splashed across media outlets as heated national discourse erupts.
Prince Mashele’s unyielding indictment, branding Ramaphosa a political coward, predicting jail time, and demanding real action, offers a seismic shift in the narrative. As South Africans await the judicial commission’s next steps, Mashele’s fiery rhetoric makes one thing clear: the demand for accountability has reached a boiling point.
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