Phala Phala Saga | President Ramaphosa's bid to stop impeachment inquiry: Prof Booysen weighs in

South Africa is awaiting a crucial judgment in President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent application to halt Parliament's Section 89 impeachment inquiry linked to the Phala Phala scandal.

A full bench of the Western Cape High Court has reserved judgment, with Judge André le Grange indicating that a ruling is expected by the end of this week.

The outcome could determine whether Parliament proceeds with its constitutional oversight role, or whether the impeachment process is paused while the President's review of the Section 89 panel report is heard.

Meanwhile, Parliament's impeachment committee is preparing to appoint an evidence leader to steer one of the country's most significant constitutional inquiries.

What are the legal and political implications if the president wins or loses, and what does this mean for the separation of powers between the courts and Parliament?

Joining us is Professor Susan Booysen, Emeritus Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand.


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