Event Brief
UPDATED May 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
May 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
South Africa court revives impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa
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South Africa’s Constitutional Court overturned a parliamentary vote that had stopped impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
WHO: South Africa’s Constitutional Court
WHAT: The Constitutional Court revived an impeachment inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The court overturned a parliamentary vote that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings.
How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)
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Analysis: Phala Phala impeachment committee aims questioned
· May 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
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Ramaphosa seeks legal review to stall Phala Phala impeachment
· May 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
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Ramaphosa to address nation at 8pm after court judgment
· May 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
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ANC interest suggests Ramaphosa likely stays
· May 10, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
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Ramaphosa’s future uncertain after impeachment risk resurfaces
· May 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
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Constitutional Court orders Ramaphosa impeachment panel report
· May 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
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Ramaphosa resignation questions after Phala Phala judgment
· May 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
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ConCourt ruling clears path for Ramaphosa impeachment
· May 9, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
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South Africa’s highest court revives Ramaphosa impeachment
· May 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
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South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
· May 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
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South Africa top court backs bid to revive Ramaphosa impeachment
· May 8, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
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D-Day looms for Ramaphosa as ConCourt rules on Phala Phala
· May 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
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