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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team argued in the Western Cape High Court that the independent Phala Phala panel denied him vital legal protection by applying the wrong test when assessing evidence for a possible impeachment inquiry, according to TimesLIVE. The challenge forms part of Ramaphosa's ongoing legal battle over the panel's findings related to the Phala Phala farm scandal.

The impeachment committee in Parliament is set to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa's alleged involvement in the theft of foreign currency from his Limpopo farm, known as Phala Phala. This meeting marks a significant step in addressing the accusations against the president.

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.

Julius Malema has called for the impeachment committee to employ an investigator and a foreign currency expert to provide technical advice regarding financial transactions, cross-border fund flows, and regulatory matters related to the Phala Phala theft case. This request aims to ensure thorough examination of the issues involved.

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.