Western Cape court review spotlights Ramaphosa “paid work”
By The BriefBrief
A Western Cape high court review of a Section 89 panel finding that President Cyril Ramaphosa had a case to answer in the Phala Phala saga focused on what counts as “paid work” versus dividends. The questions arise as the executive ethics law is under review.
WHO:Western Cape high court; President Cyril Ramaphosa; Section 89 panel
WHAT:The court review examined whether “paid work” differs from dividends in relation to the Section 89 panel finding against Ramaphosa.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM ET
WHERE:Western Cape, South Africa
WHY:The review focused on the key issue of how “paid work” should be defined and distinguished from dividends in the Phala Phala matter, amid an executive ethics law review.
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