ANC and DA's impeachment committee proposal slammed as 'political manoeuvring'

The ANC and DA have proposed that only MPs deemed "fit and proper" should serve on the impeachment committee, which is probing President Cyril Ramaphosa's actions in the Phala Phala scandal.

The United African Transformation (UAT) has described the ANC and DA's proposal that only MPs deemed "fit and proper" should serve on the impeachment committee as "pure politicking and an example of delaying tactics".

The party said is also an attempt to protect the image of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The committee is probing the findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel report (chaired by retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo), which found prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa may have committed serious misconduct or violated the Constitution regarding the theft of foreign currency from Phala Phala farm.

It is also expected to determine whether Ramaphosa should be removed as president for violating his oath of office.