Watch – Ramaphosa bets on legal review to stall Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

Daily Maverick · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · May 12, 2026 · 160 words · By Ferial Haffajee; Victoria O'Regan

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What to know about Watch – Ramaphosa bets on legal review to stall Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to challenge the Section 89 report in court, a report that could ultimately result in his impeachment.

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What happened

President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to challenge the Section 89 report in court, a report that could ultimately result in his impeachment.

Why it matters

At the same time, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has announced plans to begin the process of establishing an impeachment committee to question the president over the theft at his farm.

Common ground

In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee and reporter Victoria O’Regan unpack the latest developments and examine what may lie ahead.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Watch – Ramaphosa bets on legal review to stall Phala Phala impeachment proceedings?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to challenge the Section 89 report in court?
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Claim 1: “President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to challenge the Section 89 report in court”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched or revived a legal challenge to the Section 89 report to have it reviewed or set aside.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 Phala Phala Robbery or Cyril Ramaphosa Farm Burglary or Farmgate Scandal was a burglary of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's private Phala Phala game farm near Bela-Bela, Limpopo, Sou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Phala_Phala_Robbery

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 South African municipal elections will be held on 4 November 2026 across South Africa, to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities in each of the country's nine …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_South_African_municipal_e…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Impeachment in South Africa is the process by which the legislative body of the Republic of South Africa addresses legal charges against a government official.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_South_Africa

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Claim 2: “the Section 89 report... could ultimately result in his impeachment”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that the Section 89 panel found prima facie grounds for impeachment and that the report's findings could lead to impeachment proceedings.

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Claim 3: “National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has announced plans to begin the process of establishing an impeachment committee to question the president over the theft at his farm”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists entirely of irrelevant search results for electronic audio speakers (JBL, Best Buy) and contains no information regarding Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula or an impeachment committee.

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web search NEUTRAL — JBL Go 3 - Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker, big audio and punchy bass, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, 5 hours of playtime, speaker for home, outdoor and travel (Black)
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web search NEUTRAL — Find the perfect speakers and speaker system at Best Buy to bring high quality sound to every room. Top brands, top quality, & the best deals online.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover premium JBL speakers for crystal-clear sound. Shop our range of portable, wireless, and home audio options perfect for any occasion.
https://www.jbl.com/speakers/

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