President Cyril Ramaphosa
Those seeking to impeach a sitting president are fighting a political war and would jump at the chance to bring down an opponent.
So said advocate Wim Trengove SC in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday, arguing that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to have the Phala Phala impeachment report reviewed and set aside should succeed.
The application is the final legal hurdle before Parliament can continue with its public impeachment inquiry into Ramaphosa, a process that could result in his removal from office.
The matter is being heard by a full bench comprising Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana, Judge Mark Sher and Judge Ncumisa Mayosi.
