South Africa’s Impeachment Panel Defies Ramaphosa’s Attempt to Block Proceedings

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to halt South Africa’s impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala theft scandal has been rejected by Parliament’s committee, which will now proceed with its work despite his legal challenge. The 31-member panel, meeting on Thursday, voted to oppose Ramaphosa’s urgent interdict application filed June 12 in the Western Cape High Court, … Read more

EFF and ATM Join Forces to Block Ramaphosa Impeachment Bid

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) have confirmed their intention to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent application to interdict Parliament from proceeding with an impeachment inquiry. Ramaphosa filed the papers in the Western Cape High Court on Friday, seeking to halt the process until his separate review application regarding the … Read more

Sexwale Challenges Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Account

ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has publicly challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala farm scandal, labeling the President’s explanation regarding stolen US dollars as a “cock and bull story.” Sexwale, a highly influential political figure and former Robben Island prisoner, voiced his criticism during an interview on the SMWX podcast. The controversy centers on … Read more