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EFF Faces Legal Setbacks in Phala Phala Scandal Challenge

November 30, 2024
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Drama unfolded in South Africa’s Constitutional Court as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) faced intense judicial scrutiny over its legal challenge tied to the Phala Phala scandal. The EFF’s attempt to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable for allegations stemming from the 2020 theft of foreign currency at his Limpopo farm has hit significant legal hurdles.

Judges Question EFF’s Strategy

The court proceedings highlighted critical weaknesses in the EFF’s case. Judges expressed skepticism about the clarity of the party’s arguments and its understanding of the legal remedies it sought.

One judge, visibly frustrated, asked, “What is the EFF seeking to do?”—underscoring ambiguities in the party’s objectives, particularly regarding the role of Parliament and the Section 89 independent panel’s findings on Phala Phala. Another judge questioned whether the EFF had fundamentally misunderstood its position, saying, “Hasn’t the EFF misconceived its position?” These pointed critiques suggest a lack of confidence in the party’s legal approach.

EFF’s Legal Argument

The EFF is challenging Parliament’s dismissal of the Section 89 panel report, which had suggested that Ramaphosa might have a case to answer regarding the alleged mishandling of stolen foreign currency. The party argues that Parliament’s failure to properly consider the report undermined democratic accountability.

However, the judges’ rigorous questioning revealed doubts about the broader relief sought by the EFF. “All other reliefs, I don’t know,” one judge remarked, signaling a possible rejection of the case.

Phala Phala: Waning Scandal or Persistent Issue?

Once a significant threat to Ramaphosa’s presidency, the Phala Phala scandal has seen diminishing political and legal momentum. Critics argue that the EFF’s legal challenge may be an attempt to revive a “dead case.” Legal analysts suggest that the party’s strategy lacks the precision needed to persuade the court.

Implications for the EFF

The Constitutional Court has not yet ruled on the case, but the judges’ skepticism suggests a potential dismissal. If the EFF’s challenge fails, it will be another setback for the party’s efforts to position itself as a leading voice of accountability against Ramaphosa’s administration.

This development places mounting pressure on the EFF to recalibrate its legal and political strategies. For now, the party faces the dual challenge of defending its credibility in court and maintaining its relevance in South Africa’s evolving political landscape.

MAJOR DRAMA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT, AS THE JUDES SMASH IN JULIUS MALEMA OWNED EFF CASE:

Simple question asked by judge, “HOW GOOD IS THE EFF CASE IN RESPECT OF THE OTHER PRAYERS, WHAT IS THE EFF SEEKING TO DO,I MEAN IF IT GOES TO THE RULES IT IS SOMETHING ELSE, IT MITE HAVE… pic.twitter.com/5DKk2fzcn4

— Goolam (@goolammv) November 26, 2024

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