Democratic Alliance (South Africa)

Parliament reaffirms its respect for the judgment of the Constitutional Court and will act in full compliance with the order and directions of the court.

— Statement by Thoko Didiza, National Assembly Speaker, following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter

I therefore respectfully want to make it clear that I will not resign.

— Cyril Ramaphosa, in a national address following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter

It’s amazing to me that, over the weekend, how many people have been in touch with me to say that, regardless of what the outcome of the committee is, we should protect the president. That would be a terrible decision for South Africa’s long-term future.

— Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA leader, during 702’s Clement Manyathela show, discussing calls to protect the president amid impeachment inquiry.

It could be because of corruption that they don’t register a case because they are covering for somebody.

— Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), told the committee.

For as long as South Africa refuses to stand up and condemn dictators and human rights abusers on our continent, our country will forever be the only place of asylum for the refugees the ANC continues to create.

— Ryan Smith, International Relations spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA), commenting on Ramaphosa's unofficial visit to Zimbabwe.

I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong, but the time must still take its course.

— Masemola told journalists after his Pretoria Magistrate’s Court appearance that he is not guilty and that the time must take its course.