
South Africa's Section 89 committee investigating the Phala Phala matter has frozen its evidence leader process after the Economic Freedom Fighters announced a legal challenge, according to The Citizen. The committee, which is examining whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment proceedings over the Phala Phala farm scandal, has said it will oppose the EFF's court application. The dispute delays the panel's work as it awaits the outcome of the litigation.
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