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BLOEMFONTEIN – APRIL 27: President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at the National Freedom Day Commemoration at Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium on April 27, 2026, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Volksblad/Mlungisi Louw)
ANC

Ramaphosa: caught between a couch and a hard place

The Constitutional Court ruling on Phala Phala leaves Ramaphosa on the ropes. Lawfare might be his first option

  • Shirley de Villiers
  • Olwethu Xabanisa
9 min read
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – MAY 08: Legal personnel during the delivery of the judgment on Phala Phala at Constitutional Court on May 08, 2026 (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)
ANC

Buffaloed: Phala Phala comes charging back

Phala Phala is back from the dead. The Constitutional Court just revived an impeachment inquiry the ANC thought it had killed in 2022

  • Tim Cohen
6 min read