Media Statement

The African National Congress (ANC) notes and respects the decision of the Constitutional Court declining, at this stage, to hear the applications arising from the interim order granted by the Western Cape High Court on 24 July 2026. The ANC maintains that the Section 89 process must be conducted in accordance with the Constitutional Court judgment of 8 May 2026, the Rules of the National Assembly and the principles of procedural fairness and the rule of law.

The President of the Republic exercised his constitutional right to seek judicial review. The merits of that application remain to be determined by the Western Cape High Court from 2 to 4 September 2026. Until then, the High Court’s interim order remains operative and binding, and no public hearings may be conducted by the impeachment committee.

The ANC remains concerned that the continuation of parallel processes may cause unnecessary duplication, procedural confusion and wasteful expenditure. A matter of such constitutional importance must not be rushed through the mechanical use of a numerical majority. It requires an inclusive, deliberative and fair process that respects the participation of all parties represented in Parliament.

ANC Secretary General Comrade Fikile Mbalula has called upon Parliament to devote equal urgency to the material challenges facing South Africans, including the rising cost of living and preparedness for severe weather conditions.

The ANC reaffirms its respect for the judiciary and Parliament, and its unwavering commitment to the Constitution, accountability and the rule of law.

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