Pretoria – The EFF has accused National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza of dishonesty and political bias after she declined to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to halt impeachment proceedings.
Didiza defended her decision, saying she relied on legal advice, including opinions obtained in the matter, which led her to decide not to oppose the interdict. However, she also acknowledged that one legal opinion had advised her to oppose it.
The EFF rejected her explanation, calling it “irrational, disingenuous and fundamentally dishonest,” and arguing that she improperly relied on legal advice intended for another party.
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EFF Statement on Speaker Thoko Didiza’s Misleading Claims Regarding Legal Advice on the Cyril Ramaphosa Impeachment Committee Interdict.
The legal opinion obtained by the Impeachment Committee was sought specifically to advise the Committee and its Chairperson in… pic.twitter.com/ogPTCod8rX
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) June 23, 2026
The party further accused her of undermining Parliament’s independence and prioritising political interests over constitutional duty.
Meanwhile, Parliament’s impeachment committee chair Makashule Gana has insisted the inquiry into Ramaphosa will continue, warning that attempts to block it would undermine constitutional accountability and the separation of powers.
The legal dispute stems from Ramaphosa’s application in the Western Cape High Court to halt impeachment proceedings linked to the Section 89 panel report, which found prima facie evidence of potential misconduct. The committee maintains it will proceed with its work despite the ongoing court challenge.
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