South Africa: Supreme Court revives impeachment proceedings against the president

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
South Africa: Supreme Court revives impeachment proceedings against the president

The South African Supreme Court annulled a parliamentary vote that had ended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa related to a $4 million theft scandal. Ramaphosa is accused of concealing a burglary that occurred in 2020, involving significant amounts of cash hidden in his Phala Phala farm. An independent commission found that he may have committed serious violations and professional misconduct.

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