South Africa’s Impeachment Committee to Tackle Key Legal Issues Cape Town, South Africa – The Section 89 Impeachment Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to address crucial legal matters ahead of commencing its core duties.
The agenda will include examining legal advice from the Chief Legal Services Office concerning President Cyril Ramaphosa’s objection to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader for the impeachment process. This meeting precedes the hearing of Ramaphosa’s appeal against the Section 89 Independent Panel Report on the Phala Phala matter, which is set to take place in the Western Cape High Court from 2 to 4 September. Impeachment Committee chairperson Makashule Gana has indicated that the committee will also work towards finalising its terms of reference.
Officials commented on the matter. “.
The first one being the legal advice or legal opinion that we’re going to receive from the CLSO as it relates to the objection that President Ramaphosa made to the recommendation of the committee of recommending Advocate Madonsela as the evidence leader for the Impeachment Committee. We are also going to move closer to finalising the terms of reference for the committee. “.
The committee is anticipated to initiate its substantive work once the unresolved legal issues have been resolved.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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