PHUTI MOSOMANE
THE Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have welcomed the dismissal of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s direct application to the Constitutional Court and urged Parliament to establish an ad hoc committee to deal with Phala Phala matter.
In a unanimous judgment, the Constitutional Court dismissed Ramaphosa’s application for direct access to the apex court to overturn the findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel’s report on Phala Phala.
“We have therefore written to the Speaker of Parliament to demand the establishment of an ad hoc Committee to investigate all crimes committed in Phala Phala and to formally establish the impeachment process against Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa. It will be irrational, senseless and reckless for the speaker to refuse to hold Mr Ramaphosa accountable,” EFF said in a statement on Wednesday.
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party will approach the court if National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa0Nqakula
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