DA questiona papel de Didiza no processo de impeachment de Ramaphosa

21 de maio de 2026

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A Aliança Democrática levantou preocupações sobre supostas reuniões entre a presidente da Assembleia, Thoko Didiza, e a equipe jurídica do presidente Cyril Ramaphosa durante as discussões sobre o impeachment referente ao caso Phala Phala.

Tensões surgiram na reunião do Subcomitê de Regras da Assembleia Nacional. A Aliança Democrática questionou se a presidente Thoko Didiza deveria se declarar impedida no processo de impeachment do caso Phala Phala. O líder parlamentar da DA, George Michalakis, citou relatos generalizados sobre as reuniões. Ele afirmou que tais encontros poderiam comprometer o processo e questionou sobre as regras de impedimento para proteger sua integridade. O Parlamento está considerando novas regras para depoimentos de testemunhas no inquérito. O consultor jurídico Andrew Breytenbach enfatizou a necessidade de procedimentos claros sobre os líderes de provas, interrogatórios e perguntas dos membros para garantir a imparcialidade.

Parliament sets up 31-member impeachment committee for Ramaphosa

13 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

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.

DA open to Phala Phala impeachment process

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.

ActionSA criticises Didiza over Ramaphosa impeachment interdict

20 de junho de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

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