Ramaphosa Asks High Court to Halt Impeachment Inquiry Until Sept. 2 Hearing
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12
Ramaphosa Asks High Court to Halt Impeachment Inquiry Until Sept. 2 Hearing
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12
Summary
Friday’s court filing asks judges to block lawmakers from probing Cyril Ramaphosa’s fitness for office over a robbery at his wildlife ranch.
The president wants the parliamentary process paused until a separate High Court challenge is decided, arguing first against the findings of an earlier panel that examined his conduct.
That underlying case, filed last month, seeks to set aside the panel’s conclusions and is scheduled to be heard from Sept. 2 to Sept. 4.
The legal move could delay any impeachment-related steps in parliament while the courts determine whether the panel’s findings can stand.