Major Pause on Farmgate Inquiry

Posted on 07/25/2026
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The Western Cape High Court just granted President Cyril Ramaphosa a temporary reprieve from the parliamentary impeachment inquiry linked to his "Farmgate" scandal. This means that the public hearings are on hold for now, allowing him some time to challenge the 2022 report that suggested he might have violated some serious constitutional rules. The pause will last until early September 2026, when his case will be heard in court. While the inquiry can't move forward publicly for now, the committee can still do some behind-the-scenes prep work. It’s definitely a tense situation unfolding!