Impeachment proceedings against Phala Phala scheduled for upcoming trial
An article published by Ewn on 19 June 2026 states that President Cyril Ramaphosa's application to delay Parliament's impeachment process against Phala Phala is set to be heard next week.
According to Ewn reporting on 19 June 2026 at 6:28, President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to halt the impeachment process against Phala Phala is expected to result in a high-stakes legal and political showdown.
Court application timeline
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the budget vote for the Presidency in the National Assembly. The image of this event was included in coverage related to the proceedings involving Phala Phala.
IDAC confirms arrest warrant for Dumisani Khumalo
The IDAC confirmed an arrest warrant for crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo on 19 June 2026 at 16:00. This event was reported alongside news of the impeachment fight by Ewn at 16:10 on the same date.
Committee decision to oppose application
The article notes that President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to halt Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment process has set the stage for another high-stakes legal and political showdown, after the impeachment committee resolved to oppose his urgent court application.
Benedict Phiri on procedural status
Legal analyst Benedict Phiri stated that the decision by the impeachment committee to oppose Ramaphosa's application is not prejudiced. He noted this aligns with constitutional obligations requiring expeditious action.
"It's important to understand that nothing has been prejudged," said Benedict Phiri, as reported in the source text.
According to Benedict Phiri, the impeachment committee has not yet looked at the merits of the report. He further stated that the committee has not called any witnesses and has not decided on evidence regarding Phala Phala.
Committee preparatory phase
The article notes that the committee is currently in a preparatory phase of doing its work. Legal analyst Benedict Phiri added that it is important for Parliament to take a stance, though specific details of this stance were cut off in the provided text.