‘Project of the ANC’: MK Party questions Gana’s independence in Phala Phala probe

Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment committee, tasked with reviewing allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa, has drawn criticism from the MK Party over the appointment of Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as chair. TheMK Partyhas opposed the appointment ofRise Mzansi Member of Parliament (MP) Makashule Ganaas chairperson of the parliamentary Phala Phala impeachment committee, with parliamentary leader John Hlophe saying the party does not believe the process will be independent. This comes after Gana was elected chairperson ofParliament’s Phala Phala Impeachment Committeeon Monday, securing 19 votes against ATM MP Dr Wonderboy Mahlatsi, who received 12.

The election took place during the committee’s first meeting, which was convened to elect its chairperson. ANC MP Mikateko Mahlaule nominated Gana for the position, while EFF MP Omphile Maotwe nominated Mahlatsi. Gana’s nomination was supported by the ANC, DA, Patriotic Alliance (PA), and Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), while the EFF, MK Party, ActionSA, National Coloured Congress (NCC), Build One South Africa (BOSA), ATM, and United Traditional Alliance (UTA) opposed it. Mahlatsi received backing from the EFF, MK Party, ActionSA, BOSA, ATM, and UTA, while the ANC, DA, FF Plus, and PA voted against his nomination.