
The Western Cape High Court heard President Cyril Ramaphosa's review application challenging the section 89 independent panel report relating to the Phala Phala matter on Friday, according to TimesLIVE. The proceedings were recorded and made available to the public. The section 89 panel had previously examined whether Ramaphosa should face an impeachment inquiry over the theft of foreign currency from his Phala Phala farm, a controversy that has dogged his presidency.
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