National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza will not oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into the Phala Phala scandal.

Legal analysts say court challenge may delay inquiry until president leaves office

Political parties have increased pressure on Speaker Thoko Didiza to reject the application, arguing that it risks delaying the process.

Committee chair Makashule Gana will urge speaker Thoko Didiza to oppose the application