The cloud of secrecy over the report into Russian vessel Lady R, which caused much outrage when it docked at the Simon's Town naval base last year, raises transparency and accountability concerns, according to the Campaign for Free Expression.
The Campaign for Free Expression is concerned about the secrecy surrounding the report into Russian vessel Lady R.Ramaphosa received the report on Friday and his office said he would study it and determine which aspects can be made public.
On Monday, the CFE called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to release the report in the interest of the public, the Constitution and international relations. His spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the president would study the document first and that some parts could be publicised. concerns. The CFE said it was concerned that interviews, evidence-gathering and hearings had taken place"behind closed doors, raising concerns about the lack of openness in the process".
"CFE urges President Ramaphosa to align with constitutional principles and practise maximum transparency in the interest of credibility and to bring closure to the ongoing controversy," CFE executive director Anton Harber said. The allegation sparked fierce political debate and suspicion over South Africa's position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. reported that the inquiry found that Lady R did not load the country's weapons and ammunition on the ship.
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