DA parliamentary leader George Michalakis is going to lead the five-member team that is going to form part of the impeachment committee on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter.
The DA wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in the City of Ekurhuleni’s billing woes, following reports that hackers colluded with City officials to siphon R2 billion.
After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process
Ramaphosa confirmed the dismissal and announced that Sindisiwe Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, would serve in an acting capacity pending a permanent appointment.
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating underworld infiltration in the criminal justice system has been granted a sixth deadline, now extended to 12 June.
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma over calls for his resignation after the Phala Phala ruling
The EFF has given National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza 48 hours to constitute an impeachment committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa or face another legal challenge.