Will ANC MPs Impeach Ramaphosa?

South Africa faces a historic political showdown. The Constitutional Court revived the Phala Phala scandal. Parliament established a Section 89 Impeachment Committee. Julius Malema and the Economic Freedom Fighters demand removing President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Malema insists the President violated the law. The EFF wants an immediate impeachment vote. They claim Ramaphosa must face accountability for the hidden farm currency.

The African National Congress will not cooperate with Malema. The party National Executive Committee officially resolved to close ranks. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula confirmed full support for Ramaphosa. The ruling party expects its members to defend the President.

ANC members will follow instructions. The political system relies on strict party discipline. Members who vote against the party line face expulsion. Defying the mandate means losing their parliamentary seats.

The ANC maintains Ramaphosa broke no laws. The South African Reserve Bank cleared him of exchange control violations. Party leaders argue the court ruling only corrected parliamentary procedures. They state the court never declared the President guilty of misconduct.

The Democratic Alliance also opposes immediate removal. The DA sits in the Government of National Unity. Voting with Malema would collapse the coalition government. The party prefers protecting economic stability over opposition demands.

Impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly. The EFF cannot reach this threshold alone. They need massive backing from governing parties.

ANC members will shield their leader from the opposition. The impeachment push lacks the necessary numerical support. Ramaphosa will remain in office despite the EFF campaign.