Impeachment Committee in Legal Crosshairs | Johannesburg News

The impeachment committee’s handling of the Phala Phala farm theft probe is hitting legal and political turbulence. After initially picking Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC as evidence leader — only to reverse course after President Ramaphosa raised a conflict-of-interest concern — the committee now faces lawsuits from the EFF and the African Legal Professionals Association. With a 19-9 vote, the committee has decided to fight the court challenges, warning that losing could undermine parliamentary powers. MPs are divided: some argue it’s wasteful to spend public funds defending a changed decision, especially under executive pressure, while others say appointing a new evidence leader now could backfire if the court reinstates the original pick. The committee has opted to pause any new appointments until legal matters are resolved — a pragmatic stand despite having no legal barrier to moving forward. The situation remains fluid, with strong opinions on both sides shaping this high-stakes standoff. 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/4fb89dc1a7b9bc64