Ramaphosa impeachment looms | Massive Phala Phala judgment!

A crazy week in SA politics!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, just before his scheduled appearance before the National Assembly to answer wuestions from MPs. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence regarding drug busts across SA, and the famous case of the missing drugs from Port Shepstone. We unpack all of this and what the mean for South Africa.

Mighti Jamie warns Ramaphosa: Impeachment, Concourt judgment, ANC, Parliament

The Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala judgment may have closed one chapter — but it may have opened another. In this episode, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh is joined by Mighti Jamie to unpack the implications of the judgment, the growing political pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the difficult road that impeachment would present for Parliament and the country. Would resignation spare South Africa a prolonged institutional crisis? Or would it create an even deeper political vacuum? Let’s dive in.

Ramaphosa impeachment looms | Massive Phala Phala judgment!

In a landmark Constitutional Court judgment today, the Phala Phala saga has been reopened and been referred for Parliament to institute impeachment proceedings. We speak to political parties, analysts and unpack what this moment means for South Africa and its future.

Why Phala Phala judgment could change South Africa...

Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni, joins us on SMWX for a preview of the ConCourt's Phala Phala judgment which will be delivered on Friday 8 May 2026. This judgement is about whether the ANC in Parliament, unconstitutionally used its majority to shield the President from accountability. In this episode, we scenario plan what could unfold in the ConCourt and what the political consequences are for South Africa.

Fadiel Adams arrested | Phala Phala judgment date set!

MP Fadiel Adams has been arrested by the SAPS PKTT for charges of defeating the ends of justice and fraud. The Constitutional Court has also announced that they will deliver the Phala Phala judgment on Friday 8 May 2026 at 10am. We unpack this and the latest coming out of the Madlanga Commission.