D-day for Ramaphosa's interdict bid

CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape High Court is set to rule on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to stop Parliament’s impeachment committee proceedings over the Phala Phala farm scandal.

Ramaphosa is contesting the Section 89 panel’s finding of prima facie evidence that he may have violated the Constitution and the law.

Political parties remain divided over the inquiry’s next steps.

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The ANC wants the committee to review existing reports before deciding if Ramaphosa should testify.

Opposition parties insist Ramaphosa must take the stand.

The committee is expected to meet next week to finalise the inquiry’s terms of reference.

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