politics
May 10, 2026
South African court orders review of President Ramaphosa’s impeachment block
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has directed the National Assembly to revisit its 2022 vote blocking impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa linked to the Phala Phala scandal
TL;DR
- South Africa's Constitutional Court has ordered a review of the National Assembly's 2022 decision to block impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- The ruling concerns the Phala Phala scandal, involving a burglary at Ramaphosa's farm and allegations of misconduct.
- The court found the National Assembly's vote against an impeachment inquiry report to be unconstitutional.
- The decision does not rule on the substance of the allegations against Ramaphosa or automatically remove him from office.
- Opposition parties and the Presidency have reacted to the ruling, with the DA welcoming the move and Ramaphosa respecting the judgment.