Five things to know about Cyril Ramaphosa’s interdict and the political fallout

The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim interdict, temporarily stopping parliament’ssection 89 impeachment inquirypending the outcome of his review application challenging the independent panel report on Phala Phala.

The decision has drawn sharply different reactions from political parties, with some welcoming it as a victory for due process and others accusing the president of delaying accountability.