Forensic evidence sought in Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

Opposition parties will push for the Impeachment Committee to demand forensic and financial evidence emerging from the ongoing trial of the suspects in the Phala Phala theft. Testimony revealed that alleged mastermind Imanuwela David spent vast sums on luxury assets, including R1.5 million on a Mercedes-Benz and R980,000 on a property. Hawks financial analysts showed over R15 million was linked to the suspects' accounts after the February 2020 break-in, contradicting President Cyril Ramaphosa's claim that only $580,000 was stolen. ActionSA said this evidence should form part of the committee's scope.