Ramaphosa opposed to Impeachment Committee evidence leader

Parliament's impeachment committee has received a letter from President Cyril Ramaphosa expressing objections to the committee's recommended evidence leader. The committee is currently engaged in administrative tasks, such as appointing an evidence leader and finalizing its terms of reference. This development follows a ruling by the Western Cape High Court that temporarily halted the committee's hearings.

During their most recent meeting, the committee suggested that Advocate Thandazani Madonsela should serve as the evidence leader. However, President Ramaphosa has raised two concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest. Sue-Anne Isaacs, Parliament's Senior Legal Advisor, confirmed that the Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza, has approved the appointment of the evidence leader. Nevertheless, the President's letter expressing objections was received late, and the committee has yet to review the matter.