- Parliament launched an impeachment inquiry into Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency, a process later revived by the Constitutional Court.
- Cyril Ramaphosa must fund his own legal costs in the Phala Phala matter and face scrutiny from Parliament’s impeachment committee.
- John Hlophe provides input on the impeachment committee inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Impeachment consideration is underway due to alleged gross misconduct, with advice sought on judicial conduct matters.
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Updated Aug 6
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What happened
Impeachment consideration is underway due to alleged gross misconduct, with advice sought on judicial conduct matters.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Parliamentary committee seeks legal review of a letter, and President Ramaphosa objects to removal from the Judicial Service Commission.Sub-event
- Ramaphosa received a report recommending action against Brown Mogotsi regarding ongoing matters.Sub-event
Committee considers impeachment due to legal challenges.1 source
Ramaphosa faces impeachment recommendation for gross misconduct and is urged regarding judicial conduct.1 source
- The Judicial Service Commission investigated Selby Mbenenge for gross misconduct and recommended Ramaphosa's suspension.Sub-event
Impeachment consideration is underway, with advice sought on judicial conduct matters.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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Selby Mbenenge
South African judge (born 1961)
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Related events
- The impeachment committee against Cyril Ramaphosa is being chaired by Thoko Didiza, with the Constitutional Court reviewing the proceedings and EFF cited as a respondent.
- EFF challenges Ramaphosa's impeachment inquiry decision, while ANC study group advises Madonsela before the process.
- Agencies have cleared Cyril Ramaphosa of any legal breaches following an investigation into conduct related to theft.
- On September 8, 2016, Jacob Zuma initiated a process that was addressed by Cyril Ramaphosa, who fielded questions from MPs.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- channelafrica.co.za
- sowetan.co.zaThe AM Check-in | Your top 3 reads today
- ecr.co.zaJSC recommends suspension of Judge Mbenenge over gross misconduct
- sowetan.co.zaSuspend judge Selby Mbenenge after gross misconduct finding, JSC urges Ramaphosa
- dailydispatch.co.zaJSC recommends suspension as Mbenenge fights impeachment