- 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.
The Judicial Service Commission investigated Selby Mbenenge for gross misconduct and recommended Ramaphosa's suspension.
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What happened
The Judicial Service Commission investigated Selby Mbenenge for gross misconduct and recommended Ramaphosa's suspension.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.JSC oversees Mbenenge's conduct review; High Court interdicts Parliament impeachment proceedings.1 source
Mbenenge launched legal proceedings in the High Court after JSC investigated his misconduct and recommended Ramaphosa's suspension.1 source
JSC found Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct and recommended his suspension to the President.1 source
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The entities involved
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Selby Mbenenge
South African judge (born 1961)
Nothing else this week.
- Judicial Service Commission
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
Related events
- The Judicial Service Commission initiated disciplinary proceedings against a judge regarding alleged improper relationships, involving an urgent application to halt the hearing in the high court.
- A complaint was lodged regarding a minister's conduct, prompting a request for the President to sanction her actions.
- Cyril Ramaphosa's review application regarding his misconduct was heard in the Western Cape High Court, presided over by Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana.
- The Constitutional Court issued a ruling on the appeal of an inquiry interdict concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Agencies have cleared Cyril Ramaphosa of any legal breaches following an investigation into conduct related to theft.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- dailydispatch.co.za
- jacarandafm.com
- dailymaverick.co.zaMind your emojis: Judge President Selby Mbenenge — when law and decency trump ‘culture’
- groundup.org.zaDisgraced EC Judge President Selby Mbenenge to be suspended
- allafrica.comSouth Africa: Disgraced Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge to Be Suspended