… Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling that Parliament had behaved unconstitutionally by not proceeding with an impeachment committee sets in train a process that will force MPs to consider the evidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. …
It’s in the ANC’s interest for Ramaphosa to remain. But…Namibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Constitutional Court
Also known as: ConCourt
South Africa's highest court that rules on constitutional matters, including impeachment challenges and judicial interpretation of legislation.
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- May 2026
Leading South African opposition figure Julius Malema has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to resign after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament had violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach him in 2022. …
South Africa’s president faces call to resign after court rulingStaff Reporter THE Presidency of South Africa says President Cyril Ramaphosa respects the Constitutional Court’s judgment declaring Parliament’s decision to reject the Section 89 Independent Panel Report into the Phala Phala scandal unconstitutional. …
Ramaphosa respects Constitutional Court ruling on Phala Phala matterAs the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the Phala Phala scandal, the ramifications could redefine President Ramaphosa’s political future and reshape opposition dynamics in South Africa. …
D-Day looms for Ramaphosa as ConCourt set to rule on Phala Phala scandal- March 2026
… Had he read in our article of 3 February how Judge Tuchten had leaned on the authority of the Constitutional Court to demonstrate why the application for his recusal — as led by senior counsel of the MTPA — was rationally and legally “absurd”? …
Payment pending — how the Fred Daniel matter taints the state attorney… Some say the chant amounts to hate speech, although the Constitutional Court has ruled previously that it does not. …
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks'… the section of the VAT Act constituted an impermissible delegation of legislative power to the executive. “It is inconsistent with the constitution and invalid.” Francis said the declaration of invalidity was now referred for confirmation or otherwise by the Constitutional Court …
Western Cape High Court strikes down finance minister's unconstitutional tax powers- January 2026
The Lewis Group has approached the last body of authority on legal disputes in South Africa, the Constitutional Court, to challenge a proposed takeover by Pepkor. …
Lewis goes to court to stop Pepkor takeover- November 2025
… The Nkandla judgment of 2016, where the Constitutional Court upheld the public protector’s findings, was a landmark affirmation that constitutional obligations must override political privilege. …
Zuma’s legal bill nightmare- October 2025
… The Constitutional Court also dismissed an application because the party failed to present a compelling argument of why it was a matter for the apex court to consider. …
ANC’s R1bn in public funds at risk as insolvency beckons
Politics
Ramaphosa likely to survive impeachment despite Constitutional Court ruling
The News
A Constitutional Court ruling has forced Parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning US dollars stolen from his home. However, analysis suggests it is unlikely he will be removed from office, as a two-thirds majority of MPs would be required and the ANC's interests appear to align with his remaining in power.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Today
Ramaphosa likely to survive impeachment despite Constitutional Court ruling
A Constitutional Court ruling has forced Parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning US dollars stolen from his home. However, analysis suggests it is unlikely he will be removed from office, as a two-thirds majority of MPs would be required and the ANC's interests appear to align with his remaining in power.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Saturday 9 May
Constitutional Court rules parliament violated constitution blocking Ramaphosa impeachment
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach president Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters and others. The ruling could result in fresh impeachment proceedings; Ramaphosa's office says he respects the judgement and reaffirms his commitment to the constitution and rule of law.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 8 May
South Africa's Ramaphosa respects court ruling on Phala Phala matter
South Africa's Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa respects the Constitutional Court's judgment declaring Parliament's decision to reject the Section 89 Independent Panel Report into the Phala Phala scandal unconstitutional, reaffirming his commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law.
8 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 6 May
Constitutional Court to rule on Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal
South Africa's Constitutional Court will deliver judgment on 8 May on an application by the EFF and ATM challenging Parliament's blocking of an impeachment inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, involving the concealment of a farm theft of nearly $4 million in cash.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 March
South African government delays R700,000 damages payment to conservationist
Conservationist Fred Daniel won a R306-million damages award against South Africa's government in September 2025 for state-sponsored persecution, but the office of the state attorney delayed paying his R700,000 in taxed costs for six months until asset seizure was threatened. The government has announced an appeal against the judgment despite the defendant agency stating it cannot afford the legal fees.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 March
South Africa summons US ambassador over judicial criticism
South Africa's government formally protested and summoned the new US ambassador after he dismissed the country's constitutional court ruling on an anti-apartheid chant, saying he did not care what the courts said. The ambassador later clarified his remarks and apologized, expressing regret for comments that were seen as disrespectful to South Africa's legal system.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 8 March
South African court strikes down minister's VAT-setting powers
The Western Cape High Court declared that South Africa's VAT Act unconstitutionally delegates tax-setting authority to the finance minister, a power that must rest with parliament. Judge Matthew Francis ruled that parliament has 24 months to remedy the constitutional defect, with the current VAT rate to remain in effect unless parliament itself amends the law.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 10 January
Lewis challenges Pepkor takeover in South African court
The Lewis Group has taken its challenge against Pepkor's proposed takeover of Shoprite's furniture assets to South Africa's Constitutional Court, arguing the R3.2 billion deal would create market dominance and harm consumers through higher prices and worse credit terms. Pepkor contends Lewis lacks standing to intervene and that the challenge would discourage investors.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →