The Western Cape High Court granted an interim interdict to pause Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa while he reviews the independent panel’s findings on the Phala Phala matter. The court’s ruling follows the panel’s conclusion that Ramaphosa may have a case to answer, a finding that sparked ongoing parliamentary action despite earlier court directions. Ramaphosa’s lawyers argued that subjected to a public trial based on a report still legally scrutinized would be an injustice, while opposition parties contended the move was a delaying tactic aimed at avoiding accountability. Observers note the decision comes as Ramaphosa faces another separate court case challenging the panel’s conclusions, with his ANC backing providing political support despite the controversy. The interdict is intended to be temporary, with the review hearing scheduled for September to determine the next steps in the impeachment process. Media reports across outlets emphasize a pause in the process that preserves Ramaphosa’s position pending judicial outcomes, rather than a final resolution of the allegations.