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.

The Impeachment Committee has set a deadline of July 10, 2026, for political parties to submit their recommendations for senior counsel to lead evidence, as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces ongoing legal challenges. This decision is part of the committee's proceedings amid the impeachment process.

The impeachment committee investigating South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has labeled evidence leader Didiza as 'dishonest' during discussions about the terms of reference for the Section 89 inquiry. This inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding the theft of US dollars from Ramaphosa's farm, as reported by The Citizen.

The Economic Freedom Fighters has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court seeking to overturn Parliament's decision to rescind the recommendation of Advocate Thandazani Griffiths Madonsela as evidence leader in the Section 89 impeachment inquiry. According to IOL, the party wants the court to set aside the decision to remove Madonsela from the role. The matter relates to the parliamentary process governing the impeachment proceedings.

A court bid is challenging Parliament's recommendation of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC as evidence leader in the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to IOL, the application argues Ramaphosa had no right to block Madonsela's appointment. Meanwhile, the parliamentary committee handling the inquiry is expected to begin the process of recommending a new evidence leader on Wednesday.

Parliament's Impeachment Committee has convened while facing legal action, after the EFF approached the Western Cape High Court to challenge the committee's decision to rescind an earlier recommendation. According to SABC Politics, the party disputes the reversal of the recommendation. The case places the committee's proceedings under judicial scrutiny as it continues its work.