Cape Independence Group challenges Ramaphosa's referendum rejection:
The Cape Independence Advocacy Group challenges President Ramaphosa's refusal to hold a ...
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Cape Independence Referendum Dispute IntensifiesCIAG plans a private vote after Ramaphosa rejects a Western Cape secession referendum citing constitutional duties.
- President Ramaphosa refuses to hold a referendum on Western Cape secession, citing constitutional obligations.
- CIAG argues that the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has the authority to call such a referendum under the constitution.
- Since Premier Winde has not acted, CIAG is organizing its own referendum modeled on Italy’s Veneto region.
- Funding challenges are delaying the private vote, and CIAG is inviting potential donors to assist.
South Africa, like every other state, is bound by international law. There is no opt-out clause.— Craig made the statement after Ramaphosa's rejection of a referendum on Cape Independence.
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