# What next for Phala Phala battle?

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Podcast: [SMWX](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019)
Published: 2026-07-29T06:48:37+00:00
Episode link: https://smwx.podbean.com/e/what-next-for-phala-phala-battle/
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## Resource

ATM and EFF have approached the Constitutional Court for direct access to appeal the Western Cape High Court's ruling in President Ramaphosa's interdict application. The Western Cape High Court granted President Ramaphosa an interim interdict, pending the finalisation of the s89 panel report review set down for 2nd - 4th September 2026. In this episode, we unpack the appeal that has been lodged at the ConCourt and what the road ahead for the Phala Phala saga might look like.

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