Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader

Polity Audio Articles · Aug 19, 2026 · 2m

Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally objected to the appointment of advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the Chief Evidence Leader for the upcoming parliamentary impeachment inquiry, claiming conflicts of interest. The objection has forced the Section 89 Impeachment Committee to halt proceedings and seek urgent independent legal opinion. Ramaphosa argued that Madonsela has "clear conflicts of interest". And in his submissions, the President pointed out that he removed Madonsela from the Judicial Service…