South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled today that parliament must establish an impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala farm theft.
The Constitutional Court ruled on 8 May 2026 in favour of the Economic Freedom Fighters and African Transformation Movement. It found that parliament acted unconstitutionally in December 2022 by refusing to adopt a Section 89 panel report that recommended an impeachment inquiry into the president.
The judgment requires the report to be sent to a new committee for consideration. The EFF secured costs in the case, described as a clear victory by party leader Julius Malema.
Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis stated that parliament must respect the ruling and hold all officials to the highest standards of accountability. The ANC confirmed it will discuss the decision at its national executive committee meeting.
