DA questions Didiza role in Ramaphosa impeachment

The Democratic Alliance has raised concerns over alleged meetings between Speaker Thoko Didiza and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team during the Phala Phala impeachment discussions.

Tensions emerged at the National Assembly’s Rules Subcommittee meeting. The Democratic Alliance questioned whether Speaker Thoko Didiza should recuse herself from the Phala Phala impeachment process.

DA Parliamentary leader George Michalakis cited widespread reports of the meetings. He said they could taint the process and asked about recusal rules to protect its integrity.

Parliament is considering new rules for witness testimony in the inquiry. Legal adviser Andrew Breytenbach stressed the need for clear procedures on evidence leaders, cross-examination and member questions to ensure fairness.

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Illustration of South African parliament forming impeachment committee for President Ramaphosa
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Parliament sets up 31-member impeachment committee for Ramaphosa

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South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has begun the process of forming a 31-member impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over foreign currency found at his Phala Phala farm. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling last Friday that declared a parliamentary rule unconstitutional and required the committee's establishment. Political parties must submit names for the committee by 22 May 2026.

The Democratic Alliance says it will participate in any impeachment process following the Constitutional Court ruling that found the National Assembly acted inconsistently with the Constitution in the Phala Phala matter.

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ActionSA has expressed deep disappointment that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza opted not to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s interdict application at the Western Cape High Court over the impeachment process.

The National Prosecuting Authority has appeared to step back from its earlier admission of political interference in apartheid-era prosecutions. This shift emerged during cross-examination at the Khampepe inquiry on 25 May. Former president Thabo Mbeki is also challenging a summons to testify before the same panel.

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The African Transformation Movement has welcomed the National Assembly Speaker’s decision to set up an impeachment committee for President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Constitutional Court ruling last Friday.

The Democratic Alliance has urged the precautionary suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, who faces fraud and corruption charges and is scheduled to return from special leave on Monday.

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South African police officials told Parliament on 10 June 2026 that insufficient evidence prevented misconduct findings in the 2020 Phala Phala farm theft case.

 

 

 

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