Opposition parties ramp up action against President Cyril Ramaphosa following the ConCourt ruling. Pic AIG
Thokozile Mnguni
Fresh political moves are unfolding following a Constitutional Court ruling delivered yesterday on the Phala Phala matter, with calls for accountability and leadership action now escalating across several parties.
Opposition parties have intensified political pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa following the ruling, with fresh moves now underway.
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party and the African Transformation Movement have begun formal steps to introduce motions of no confidence in the National Assembly, arguing that the ruling raises renewed questions about accountability at the highest level of government.
The Economic Freedom Fighters has reiterated its call for impeachment-related processes to proceed, saying Parliament must fully exercise its constitutional oversight role.
ActionSA has also joined the reaction, with its leader Herman Mashaba calling for President Ramaphosa to resign, citing concerns over public trust and leadership ethics.
The parties are expected to pursue parliamentary procedures, including possible debate and voting if motions are scheduled in the National Assembly.
A motion of no confidence would require majority support to pass, with the outcome dependent on parliamentary voting dynamics.
The Constitutional Court ruled yesterday that Parliament’s 2022 decision to reject the Section 89 panel report on the Phala Phala matter was unconstitutional and invalid. The court ordered that the report, which recommended an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa, must now proceed.
The Presidency has not yet commented on the developments.