"Obviously, President Cyril Ramaphosa cannot decide whether to resign or not because he is addicted to being indecisive. Even in this moment of profound crisis for him, the ANC, and our democracy, he is prevailing."
These are the words of the popular broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser, who candidly shared his thoughts on social media about the controversial Phala Phala scandal that has commanded everyone’s attention in South Africa and beyond the borders.
Ramaphosa has been the subject of discussions all over social media platforms in the wake of the Section 89 panel report, with many weighing in and vilifying him while others were in his defence.
The Parliamentary Independent Panel investigating impeachment allegations found that Ramaphosa may be guilty of serious charges relating to the Phala Phala scandal.
McKaiser further pointed this out on his Twitter account and said: "None of them care about the interests of the country. What they are really worried about is losing through if Ramaphosa left and the next leader kicked them out of Cabinet or positions within the state where they are wielding influence."
Popular media personality Redi Tlabi communicated her sentiments on Twitter, saying she does not think the president deserves sympathy: "I don't think Ramaphosa deserves sympathy. A whole president stuffing money in a mattress & not declaring it & the theft? The other side being corrupt rogues doesn't mean Cyril must escape accountability? Their motives are irrelevant? We shouldn't choose between scales of wrong.
"I tweeted that Cyril doesn't deserve sympathy & accountable held accountable. Whilst also denouncing the hypocrisy of RET gang who ignored numerous reports & judgments against their champion. 30 percenters "wow you are saying Cyril musnt account." or "Wow, what about RET?" said Tlabi.
Mmusi Maimane made strong calls for the president to talk to South Africans.
"The head of state must face the music and speak to the prima facie case against him and the findings of the independent panel. Julius Malema faced the music, media head-on to discuss the allegations about VBS. @CyrilRamaphosa you have to speak to the people of South Africa," said Maimane.
Ramaphosa, who was due to address the nation on Friday, left the country buzzing with questions while others were still in suspense about what may happen tomorrow as the calls to resign mounted.
Political parties have also been seen weighing in and criticising the president for his silence, saying it is deafening.