By Johnathan Paoli
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the announcement by the Constitutional Court that it will deliver its long-awaited judgment on the party’s bid to revive the Phala Phala scandal on Friday morning, describing the development as a crucial moment for parliamentary accountability.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the red berets said they noted the decision, but nevertheless stressed the lengthy delay in the return of a section 89 report to Parliament in order to ensure justice.
The EFF emphasised the lengthy delay in the matter, noting that judgment comes exactly 521 days after the matter was first argued before the Constitutional Court.
The party framed the case as a constitutional challenge to Parliament’s handling of explosive allegations linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“From the beginning, the EFF has been the lone and consistent voice demanding accountability for the criminality, secrecy, and abuse of power surrounding
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