Stories from South Africa

South African President Ramaphosa's accountability is being discussed in relation to the 'Parla-Parla matter'.

A constitutional judgment issued today indicated that the African National Congress (ANC) is a party devoid of ethical conduct.

Impeachment proceedings against the president are set to be revived, following a recent court ruling. A South African court is currently considering whether the case involving President Ramaphosa and Palla Palla should proceed. A South African radio broadcast highlighted concerns about a president "loitering in the union buildings with impeachment," indicating ongoing political discussion or a potential process regarding the president's conduct. The president of South Africa faced calls for impeachment over the theft of a large sum of money from his rural home, the Palapala farm. Around half a million dollars was reportedly missing from the farm in 2020. South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is continuing to make gains as votes are counted in local elections.

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) has commented on the presence of uninvited guests at Mnangagwa's private farm.

South Africa's highest court has ruled that Parliament violated the Constitution by blocking moves to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa four years ago. The impeachment calls were related to the theft of a large sum of money from his rural home. This ruling is linked to a scandal dubbed Farmgate. A ruling was issued today in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is linked to a scandal known as 'Farmgate.' The BBC World Service reported on the development. There have been growing calls for his impeachment over the theft of a large sum of money from his home six years ago.

EFF leader Julius Malema announced he will immediately write to National Assembly Speaker Togo to Diza to request the establishment of an impeachment committee in the Palapala matter. This decision follows Chief Justice Mundi Samaya's ruling in favor of the EFF in the case. Julius Malema, leader of the left-populist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has recommended the immediate resignation of President Ramaphosa. Malema stated that Ramaphosa will go to jail and be arrested once impeachment proceedings begin. He cited evidence expected to emerge regarding the President's Phala Phala farm.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls for his resignation, marking a serious moment for Parliament and the Presidency in South Africa. A resolution has reportedly shone a spotlight on parliamentary processes, impacting the proper functioning of the nation's democracy. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated he will not resign, despite pressure from several senior ministers. A court recently revived a case against him.

A judgment has been handed down today by the 'Concord' affirming that impeachment proceedings and an investigation should be instituted. The transgression, which the 'Concord' pronounced on today, occurred with the EFF as a party in Parliament.

A report indicates an impeachment committee will adopt an approach similar to an ad hoc committee. Witnesses are expected to be called as part of the committee's functioning.

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's work and its implications have been described as an indictment for the African National Congress (ANC).