Opinion MAKHUDU SEFARA | Ramaphosa freezes in the Phala Phala minefield, and Masemola keeps his job

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‘Convicted politicians’ cannot tell Ramaphosa to resign, Malatji says: ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema ...

Key FactsMalatji Defends Ramaphosa Amid Resignation Calls

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Malatji condemns convicted politicians like Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma for calling on Ramaphosa to resign.

The Constitutional Court ruled that parliament acted irrationally in blocking an impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa respects the court's decision but refuses to step down and plans to review the allegations.

The ANC Youth League urges parliament to await the outcome of the review before progressing with impeachment steps.

You go to the MK [uMkhonto weSizwe] Party, which is led by a bandit, and you go to the EFF, which is led by a bandit called Julius, to tell us that a president who is not a bandit is a bandit.
— Collen Malatji, ANC Youth League president, at a briefing on Tuesday; responding to calls for Ramaphosa to resign

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OpinionEDITORIAL | Another chapter unfolds in the Phala Phala farmgate saga: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lawyers have advised him to challenge the four-year-old report ...

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Key FactsNew Developments in Phala Phala Controversy

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has opted to legally contest the Phala Phala report following his lawyers' advice.

The Constitutional Court ruled last week that Parliament's 2022 decision to block the report was unlawful and mandated an impeachment committee.

Parliament is required to continue impeachment proceedings despite the president’s pending judicial review.

There are concerns that some ANC members may resist accountability by supporting favorable terms for the impeachment committee.

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ANC ready to take up the fight and defend Ramaphosa : The president addressed the nation on Monday night, stating that he had no intentions to resign

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‘Correct political route’ is for Ramaphosa to resign: Vavi: Allegations compromise president’s ‘moral, political standing’, say unions and political parties

Key FactsRamaphosa Faces Political Turmoil and Constitutional Review

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President Ramaphosa rejects resignation despite a Constitutional Court ruling and an independent panel report suggesting possible misconduct.

Unions and opposition parties call for his resignation, citing damage to his moral and political credibility from the allegations.

Following the court’s directive, parliament will establish an impeachment committee to consider the independent panel’s findings further.

Ramaphosa’s legal challenge may delay the impeachment process, increasing demands for clear and decisive leadership during the crisis.

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Former ANC MPs express joy over Constitutional Court ruling on Ramaphosa's impeachment

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OpinionMAKHUDU SEFARA | Apartheid-friendly Bozell is a monument to our own self-disrespect

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IPID declassifies Phala Phala report, but public release remains restricted: IPID’s investigation focused on the conduct of police officers involved in the ...

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Key FactsIPID Report on Phala Phala Farm Break-In Released

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s report on the Phala Phala farm break-in has been declassified.

Declassification occurred after evaluating the initial reasons for secrecy against public interest.

The investigation focused on the conduct of police officers involved, not the break-in itself.

IPID reports are not publicly available and require legal procedures for access.

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MAKHUDU SEFARA | We must tread carefully amid the battles between our top cops: Our police crime intelligence is, in part, a force for good. It helps us resolve ...

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‘It’s unfair’: Malema slams Lekganyane’s ruling against MP asking Masemola about Phala Phala

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From Phala Phala scandal to Babita Deokaran’s murder, MPs demand answers from Masemola

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OpinionCommander-in-Chief asleep at the wheel: South Africa faces unprecedented challenges under President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose leadership is marred by scandals and ...

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Did the AfDB not matter, or did Godongwana sleep on the job?: That we are Africa’s most sophisticated economy is not translating into diplomatic heft and ...

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