PHALA PHALA SCANDAL: Impeachment committee vows to fight Ramaphosa’s court bid to block its work (opens original article in a new tab)

Parliament's impeachment committee has vowed to continue its work despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's court bid to block the process, with multiple parties supporting the committee's decision to proceed with the impeachment hearing. The committee will meet as planned, arguing that the Constitutional Court has directed it to move forward, while Ramaphosa claims the interdict is needed to avoid political and reputational harm.

• Parliament's impeachment committee opposes President Ramaphosa's court bid to halt its work over the Phala Phala scandal.
• Committee plans to proceed with impeachment hearing despite Ramaphosa's interdict application, citing Constitutional Court directives.
• Various political parties support the committee's decision to continue work, emphasizing parliamentary authority and separation of powers.
• Ramaphosa argues the interdict is necessary to prevent irreparable harm, but legal opinions suggest the court may lack jurisdiction over the matter.