Cyril Ramaphosa’s future: What if the EFF wins at the ConCourt?

As the nation eagerly awaits the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Phala Phala case, the stakes are high for Cyril Ramaphosa. What if the EFF secures a victory? As the nation waits with bated breath for theConstitutional Court to deliver its ruling on Phala Phalaon Friday, the question on everyone’s lips remains: what if the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) win?

The apex court confirmed the date on Tuesday afternoon. “Kindly be informed that the judgment in this matter will be handed down at the Constitutional Court on Friday, 08 May 2026 at 10h00,” Chief Registrar Simoné-Lanique Tjamela said. This comes after the EFF brought an application before the ConCourt against parliament’s blocking of an impeachment inquiry by voting down a Section 89 panel report.

Section 89 of the South African Constitution outlines the process for the removal of the President by the National Assembly on grounds of a serious violation of the Constitution/law, serious misconduct, or inability to perform functions. This requires a two-thirds majority vote. A report chaired by retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo found there was sufficient evidence to justify parliament in considering whether to establish an impeachment inquiry.