‘Not sick for golf’: Layla Kolbe calls out Ramaphosa over GBV

Layla Kolbe, the wife of Springbok Cheslin Kolbe, has publicly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa following his attendance at a golf day while he was officially booked off for medical reasons, contrasting this with his perceived lack of action regarding the country’s gender-based violence (GBV) crisis.

Not sick for golf: Layla Kolbe calls out Ramaphosa over GBV.

Kolbe expressed her frustration on social media, highlighting the disconnect between the President’s public health status and his participation in leisure activities while the nation continues to grapple with high rates of violence against women. Her comments were prompted by reports of the murder of women in Ekurhuleni, which reignited public anger over the government’s handling of the GBV scourge.

The criticism comes at a time when the Presidency had previously announced that Ramaphosa was advised by his medical team to rest and recover from an illness, leading to his withdrawal from various public engagements. Kolbe’s remarks reflect a growing sentiment among many South Africans who feel that the leadership is not prioritising the safety of women with the urgency required.