President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the Constitutional Court's judgment on the Phala Phala matter, which found that Parliament's vote on the issue was influenced by a material error of law and was therefore invalid.
The Constitutional Court ruling, delivered on [date not verified], stated that the National Assembly's decision to reject a motion for an independent inquiry into the Phala Phala farm scandal was unconstitutional. The court ordered Parliament to reconsider the matter.
In his reaction, Ramaphosa said he respects the judgment and will abide by the court's decision. He emphasized the importance of the rule of law and the separation of powers, noting that the executive will cooperate with Parliament in implementing the ruling.
The Phala Phala matter relates to the theft of foreign currency from Ramaphosa's farm in 2020, which led to allegations of money laundering and corruption. The president has denied any wrongdoing.
Political analysts say the ruling could have significant implications for Ramaphosa's presidency and the upcoming ANC elective conference. The opposition has called for the president to step down, but Ramaphosa has maintained his innocence.
