Ramaphosa rejects the man chosen to lead evidence against him

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially objected to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC as the evidence leader of Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Inquiry Committee.

Chairperson of the committee, Makashule Gana, confirmed that they had received a formal objection from the President’s office on 18 August 2026.

The President has raised concerns over the appointment, arguing that Madonsela’s previous involvement with the president and the ANC creates a potential conflict of interest.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has objected to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the evidence leader for Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee.

The committee had previously voted to recommend Madonsela for the post on 5 August, a process from which the ANC abstained.

The inquiry is intended to examine allegations against Ramaphosa arising from the theft of US dollars from his Phala Phala farm.