ANC allies block, court strikes back: Ramaphosa's impeachment threat returns

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a revived impeachment inquiry after the country's highest court reinstated proceedings his party had previously blocked. In 2022, Ramaphosa avoided impeachment when his African National Congress (ANC) — which holds a majority in parliament — voted to shut down the investigation. Now, the Constitutional Court has ruled that action unconstitutional, reopening the case. With a new coalition government formed after the ANC lost its outright majority in recent elections, Ramaphosa must navigate a parliament where he now shares power with former political rivals. Analysts say the outcome remains uncertain as lawmakers decide whether to pursue the inquiry or again attempt to shield the president.