National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is expected on Monday to publish the names of 31 Members of Parliament who will serve on the committee tasked with handling the impeachment inquiry linked to the Phala Phala controversy. The committee will consist of MPs drawn from 16 political parties represented in Parliament, reflecting a broad political mix as lawmakers prepare for one of the country’s most closely watched parliamentary processes.
The impeachment proceedings stem from allegations surrounding the Phala Phala farm scandal involving President Cyril Ramaphosa.The matter has remained politically sensitive since claims emerged about the theft of foreign currency allegedly concealed at the president’s farm in Limpopo. Parliament’s impeachment mechanism is guided by Section 89 of the Constitution, which allows lawmakers to remove a sitting president on grounds of serious misconduct, violation of the Constitution, or inability to perform official duties.
The newly formed committee is expected to assess evidence and determine whether sufficient grounds exist for further parliamentary action. Political parties are anticipated to use the platform to intensify debate over accountability, governance, and executive conduct ahead of key national political developments.
The composition of the committee is likely to attract significant public and political attention, particularly regarding representation from major parties such as the African National Congress, the Democratic Alliance, and the Economic Freedom Fighters. Opposition parties have consistently argued that the Phala Phala matter raises serious constitutional and ethical questions, while Ramaphosa’s supporters maintain that the president has complied with legal processes and denied wrongdoing. The publication of the committee members is expected to mark the next formal step in the parliamentary process, with further meetings and procedural announcements likely to follow in the coming weeks.
