JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 12 August 2026 — The Constitutional Court declined to hear a direct appeal against the Western Cape High Court order preventing Parliament’s impeachment committee from conducting public hearings involving President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The court concluded that hearing the appeal at this stage would not be in the interests of justice. The decision did not determine the merits of the underlying Phala Phala panel report or Ramaphosa’s review application.
The ATM, EFF, MK Party and Parliament’s impeachment committee were among those seeking to overturn the interim order.
Committee chair Makashule Gana said preparatory work would continue, including finalising terms of reference and appointing an evidence leader. Ramaphosa’s review application was scheduled to be heard by the Western Cape High Court from 2 to 4 September.
