RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana. (Parliament/X)
Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has elected RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson as it begins considering whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal.
“We will be in communication with all the members of the committee in terms of the next processes to be taken. The meeting is adjourned,” Gana said after his election.
Gana received 19 votes, defeating United African Transformation (UAT) leader Wonderboy Mahlatse, who secured 12 votes.
ANC MP Mikateko Mahlaule nominated Gana. Democratic Alliance MP George Michalakis seconded the nomination.
