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.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has opposed the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) second attempt to remove him as secretary general, claiming the process is unconstitutional and unfair. Sifuna's team stated that this decision mirrors a previous attempt he legally challenged in February. They argue that the latest move has procedural flaws and plan to take legal action against it.

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 (EFF) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have condemned National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza's choice not to contest President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal attempt to halt impeachment proceedings against him. This decision has sparked criticism from both political parties, highlighting divisions in the response to the impeachment process.

South Africa's Electoral Court has dismissed an application by the United Democratic Front Party to submit ward-candidate nominations after the 28 August 2026 deadline. The court found that the Electoral Commission (IEC) could not grant a party-specific exemption to the cutoff, according to IOL. The ruling means the party's late nominations will not be accepted, upholding the deadline applied uniformly to all parties ahead of the elections.

The Lodwar Court has rejected a request from advocates Shadrach Sharu Muyesu and Nimrod Matunda Odongo to suspend the Finance Act 2026. The court ruled against the application for conservatory orders, emphasizing the importance of public interest and the potential disruption to government operations that could arise from halting the implementation of the Acts.