The suspension of Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala impeachment hearings has provided temporary relief, but political analysts say the controversy remains a challenge for the President and the ANC.

South Africa's opposition reacted angrily on Friday after a court suspended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala cash scandal.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will know on Friday morning whether Parliament's Section 89 committee must down tools.