ALPA Challenges Madonsela Removal | Johannesburg News

A major legal showdown is brewing as ALPA files an urgent court challenge to President Ramaphosa’s move to block Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC from leading Parliament’s impeachment inquiry. ALPA argues the President has no legal authority to object, calling the committee’s withdrawal unconstitutional and demanding the matter be sent back for reconsideration. This comes just days after the EFF filed a similar application, heightening tensions as the impeachment committee prepares to meet — and possibly oppose the applications — while barred from public hearings pending another judicial ruling. The core dispute centers on whether Madonsela’s prior ties to the Judicial Service Commission and impeachment matters breached conduct rules — despite disclosures made to the committee — and whether Ramaphosa overstepped his bounds by attempting to veto the committee’s choice. The court will hear arguments next Friday, with the fate of the inquiry hanging in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fc8e893b21d02ba