Ramaphosa Objects to Appointment of Thandazani Madonsela as Evidence Leader of Impeachment Committee
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has reached out to the Section 89 Impeachment Committee over the appointment of an evidence leader
- Chairperson of the committee, Makashile Gana, confirmed that they received a letter from President Ramaphosa's office
- Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC was appointed as the evidence leader for the committee, which will probe the Phala Phala matter
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WESTERN CAPE - President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially objected to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC as the evidence leader of Parliament's Section 89 Impeachment Inquiry Committee.
Chairperson of the committee, Makashile Gana, confirmed that they had received a formal objection from the President’s office on 18 August 2026. Ramaphosa’s objection centres on concerns about a potential conflict of interest, linked to Advocate Madonsela's prior legal work for the African National Congress on Section 89-related matters.
Committee weighs up its legal options
Speaking about the letter, Gana said the committee was currently reviewing the contents and consulting with its legal services division to identify the available courses of action. He stressed that the process must continue within the bounds of the law, and that the committee cannot simply disregard communication from the President.
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"We cannot ignore this letter. We have to consider it. We need to take all the possible options and be able to ensure that the committee is progressing within the laws," Gana said.
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