South Africa’s Parliament’s Impeachment Committee says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid for an interdict could significantly delay the committee’s impeachment-related proceedings. In new court papers, the committee argues that the legal challenge may not only affect the timeline of its work but could extend the delay for years. The committee also says the interdict raises questions about Ramaphosa’s legal intentions and whether his arguments are sufficiently clear.
The committee’s position is presented in response to Ramaphosa’s legal move to seek an order that would affect how or when the impeachment process proceeds. According to the committee, the interdict could become a barrier to continuing with its mandate, prompting further litigation and procedural setbacks. The filings therefore frame the issue as both a timing and a legal-clarity concern, with the committee urging the court to consider the practical impact of the interdict request on its ability to carry out its functions.
