‘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 on sick leave, contrasting this with his response to the ongoing gender-based violence (GBV) crisis in South Africa.

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

Kolbe expressed her frustration on social media, highlighting the perceived lack of urgency from the presidency regarding the safety of women in the country. Her comments came in the wake of the tragic murder of 10 women, which reignited public outcry over the government’s handling of GBV.

The criticism follows reports that President Ramaphosa had been booked off from public engagements by his medical team to rest and recover, only to be seen participating in a golf event shortly thereafter. Critics, including Kolbe, have questioned the transparency of his health status and his priorities during a time of national mourning and crisis.