Impeachment Committee in Parliament is expected to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s court application to halt the inquiry into Phala Phala scandal.
Parliament’s impeachment committee has been advised to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to stop the inquiry into the Phala Phala scandal, with legal counsel saying the committee is constitutionally allowed to proceed.
Advocate William Rasenga Mokhare SC told committee members during a virtual meeting on Thursday that they have the legal authority to continue with the process and should defend their mandate in court.
Ramaphosa has approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an interdict to halt the impeachment inquiry while legal questions around the process are considered.
The application comes as Parliament moves through preliminary steps linked to the Phala Phala matter.
