South African parliament will proceed with an impeachment investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the 'Farmgate' scandal. The probe follows a Constitutional Court ruling that revived the process, with a committee set to meet next week. Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing and is challenging the inquiry in court.

May 28, 2026

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South Africa's Top Court Reopens Impeachment Proceedings Against President

South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that parliament violated the constitution by blocking an investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal, reopening the path to impeachment. The court voided a December 2022 vote and ordered the case sent to the impeachment committee, though removing Ramaphosa still requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

May 8, 2026

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