JOHANNESBURG - The Constitutional Court is on Friday expected to deliver an overdue judgment on the Phala Phala saga.
Governance expert Mazwe Majola expects a balanced ruling since the court did not rush its decision.
The EFF and the African Transformation Movement approached the apex court to argue that parliament mishandled the Phala Phala report.
The matter was heard in late 2024. The case challenges Parliament’s decision to reject the report of the Section 89 Independent Panel.
Ramaphosa’s troubles began when a break-in at his game farm in 2020 targeted foreign currency stashed on the property.
"The probable reason why it has taken so long is because the judges really wanted to scrutinise the facts and to make sure that whatever they come up with on Friday is sound And also remember the whole separation of powers between the judiciary, executive and legislature," said Majola.
ATM leader Vuyo Zungula said the Constitutional Court must rule in favor of the Constitution.
"It is the Constitution that mandates Parliament to hold the executive accountable. It is the Constitution that really requires the Parliament to scrutinise the executive. That is Section 42.3 of the Constitution."
The EFF will picket outside the court ahead of the judgment.