ANC national leaders met with parliamentary officials and legal counsel on Monday to discuss the potential impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa [1].

The gathering follows a critical legal development regarding the Phala Phala scandal. The outcome of these deliberations could determine whether the president retains his office or faces a formal removal process in the National Assembly [1, 2].

The meeting took place at the South African Parliament. Attendees included Speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza, Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli, and Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi [1, 2]. The group focused on the implications of the Constitutional Court's Section 89 ruling, which was delivered on May 8, 2026 [2, 3].

Lawmakers and party leaders are weighing the next steps for Parliament in light of the court's decision [2, 3]. The discussions center on the legal requirements for impeachment, and the political viability of such proceedings within the ruling party [2].

President Ramaphosa is considering his own legal options following the ruling [3]. This internal party movement comes amid increasing pressure from various factions calling for the president to either resign or face the impeachment process [2, 3].

The ANC's urgent National Executive Committee meeting serves as a mechanism to align the party's position before the matter returns to the legislative floor [2]. The legal guidance provided by Ngcukaitobi is expected to play a central role in how the party interprets the court's mandate [1].

“The outcome of these deliberations could determine whether the president retains his office.”

This meeting signals a critical juncture for the ANC's internal stability. By involving both the Speaker and high-level legal counsel, the party is attempting to navigate the narrow gap between constitutional obligations and political survival. If the party fails to reach a consensus on the Section 89 ruling, it may face a fragmented legislative response that could embolden opposition calls for a leadership change.