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Ramaphosa vs Impeachment: Epic Phala Phala Court Battle

SMWX

Published
September 2, 2026
Duration
1h 1m
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Last updated
Sep 23, 2026

Discusses Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks one of the most consequential accountability cases of Cyril Ramaphosa’s pr…

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks one of the most consequential accountability cases of Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency as the Western Cape High Court considers his attempt to review and set aside the Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala. The report found prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa may have committed serious misconduct and became the basis for…

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks one of the most consequential accountability cases of Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency as the Western Cape High Court considers his attempt to review and set aside the Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala. The report found prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa may have committed serious misconduct and became the basis for a full parliamentary impeachment inquiry. At stake is whether the President’s legal challenge will correct a flawed process—or help him avoid