Ramaphosa goes nuclear to block impeachment committee
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- Published
- June 15, 2026
- Duration
- 52:16
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- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026
Discusses President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to interdict Parliament’s impeachment committee, a dramatic esca…
Summary
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to interdict Parliament’s impeachment committee, a dramatic escalation in the Phala Phala accountability process. In this episode, we unpack what the interdict means, why Ramaphosa is trying to stop the committee, and whether Parliament is legally obliged to proceed despite the President’s review application. We also lo…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to interdict Parliament’s impeachment committee, a dramatic escalation in the Phala Phala accountability process. In this episode, we unpack what the interdict means, why Ramaphosa is trying to stop the committee, and whether Parliament is legally obliged to proceed despite the President’s review application. We also look at the Constitutional Court’s order, the role of the impeachment committee, and the political stakes of a President going to court to stop P