Ramaphosa launches urgent bid to stay Phala Phala impeachment inquiry

Author: Noxolo SibiyaPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: South Africa

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Ramaphosa launches urgent bid to stay Phala Phala impeachment inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an urgent bid to halt the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry. The move seeks to temporarily block the parliamentary proceedings. The case involves allegations of theft and money laundering at his farm.

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