Should President Cyril Ramaphosa be forced to testify in person?

Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala scandal hit a major political crossroads this week, with deliberations over the draft terms of reference ended in a stalemat and key decisions kicked down the road until next week.

At the center of the storm is one crucial question: Can, and should, the President be compelled to appear in person to testify?

With the Western Cape High Court set to rule on the President’s interdict application to halt proceedings, the political heat is rising fast. If the impeachment inquiry proceeds, how do you think President Ramaphosa should present his evidence?

  • :speaking_head: In person
  • :balance_scale: Via legal representatives
  • :memo: Written submission
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The latest: President Ramaphosa has just won a high court bid temporarily halting Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment inquiry. What is your take on the court’s ruling?