Parliament is preparing to debate and adopt amendments to its impeachment rules on Tuesday, following a Constitutional Court ruling that found aspects of the Section 89 framework unconstitutional and invalid.
The proposed changes have triggered disagreement among political parties, particularly over whether MPs serving on impeachment committees should be required to meet a “fit and proper” standard.
The National Assembly is expected to adopt amendments aimed at bringing Parliament’s impeachment rules in line with the Constitutional Court judgment.
However, one of the most controversial proposals, requiring members of impeachment committees to be deemed “fit and proper”, has been set aside for further consultation.
The DA argues impeachment committees perform a unique constitutional function and should be held to a higher standard, while the MK Party and EFF say Parliament cannot impose additional qualifications on elected MPs beyond those contained in the Constitution.
The Rules Committee has agreed to proceed with the court-ordered amendments while further discussions continue on the disputed provision.
IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON FILES AFFIDAVIT OPPOSING PRESIDENT’S INTERDICT
Parliament, Monday, 22 June 2026 – The Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee on Section 89 Enquiry, Mr Makashule Gana, today filed an affidavit opposing the urgent application brought by… pic.twitter.com/9Np5m00IuI
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) June 22, 2026
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