Tue Nov 26 12:04:30 UTC 2024: ## South African Court Hears Impeachment Case Against President Ramaphosa

**Johannesburg, South Africa –** The Constitutional Court of South Africa began hearing arguments on Tuesday in a case brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposition party seeking to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The case stems from the “Phala Phala” scandal, involving the alleged theft of millions of dollars from Mr. Ramaphosa’s game farm.

An independent panel report found potential misconduct by the president, but the National Assembly, then controlled by Mr. Ramaphosa’s African National Congress (ANC), rejected the report in late 2022, preventing the formation of an impeachment committee. The EFF contends this action was unlawful.

Mr. Ramaphosa and the ANC maintain the report lacked sufficient evidence and relied on hearsay. While Mr. Ramaphosa denies any wrongdoing and faces no criminal charges, the EFF argues the National Assembly failed to hold him accountable.

The hearing comes after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority in May 2024, though it remains in power through a coalition government. The outcome of this Constitutional Court case could significantly impact South African politics.

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