# Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Legal Standoff | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-07-25T11:31:05+00:00
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President Cyril Ramaphosa narrowly dodged a political bullet as a court temporarily halted Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into the Phala Phala farm scandal, buying him time to fight the legality of an earlier damning report. The report, which alleged constitutional violations tied to alleged illicit funds from buffalo sales, was initially rejected by Parliament but later deemed unlawful by the Constitutional Court — prompting the new inquiry. Ramaphosa insists he’s innocent, but the legal limbo is fueling political fire, with opposition demanding his personal testimony and analysts warning the scandal’s fallout may erode his legacy more than any formal inquiry. As ANC leadership faces mounting pressure, the saga looms as a defining challenge to his presidency — and a potential political death knell as his term nears its end. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b82b82f9eb76e9d5

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