Ramaphosa’s objection to impeachment committee evidence leader sparks opposition backlash
” Parallel process Last week, the ANC raised alarm over what it called a “parallel process” by Parliament’s impeachment committee, warning that preparations for the Section 89 inquiry risked undermining judicial proceedings still before the Western Cape High Court.
Ramaphosa said he believes Thandazani Madonsela is conflicted because Ramaphosa removed him from the Judicial Service Commission in 2022 Opposition parties have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of attempting to derail Parliament’s impeachment inquiry after he formally objected to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as its chief evidence leader.
ConCourt ruling The Constitutional Court on 12 January 2026 dismissed his urgent bid to appeal a Western Cape High Court ruling that halted the impeachment inquiry, refusing direct access and declining leave to appeal.
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