Floyd Shivambu, the Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president has blasted president Cyril Ramaphosa over his UK trip in which he was honouring the invite extended to him by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Ramaphosa met with King Charles III, saluted the stature of the unknown soldier as well as addressed the combined British Parliament sitting on Tuesday. It was during his address in the British Parliament that he told them South Africans are grateful that Britain joined hands with them to end apartheid.
These remarks made by president Cyril Ramaphosa were quickly disregarded by Floyd Shivambu who said there is no truth in what the ANC leader said. The red beret deputy in command added that the president was simply singing for his supper and nothing else.
“But this is opportunistic falsification of history: Lies! Phala Phala is singing for supper and pleasing his handlers who made him salute the symbolic unknown colonial soldier yesterday. This is where we are South Africa, saluting colonial murderers and telling lies to please them,” said Floyd Shivambu.
Ramaphosa said his visit to the United Kingdom is meant to strengthen the relationship that South Africa and Britain have. He adds that the two countries are now at the height of strong bilateral relations.
We therefore see this visit as an opportunity to celebrate our modern relationship, as equal partners, working together for the prosperity and security of our people. We are grateful that the principles that are represented and safeguarded within these hallowed halls – democracy, liberty and equality,” he said.
His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort host a State Banquet in honour of president Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham Palace on the occasion of his State Visit.
Even though Ramaphosa said they will be equal partnership between UK and South African, critics said this is his wish, but as long as South Africa continues to borrow and bow down to former colonialists, there will be no equal partnership.