Political Accountability in South Africa

The Economic Freedom Fighters Party is pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, stemming from allegations of misconduct related to a foreign currency scandal. The controversy revolves around large sums of foreign cash found at his residence, which he claims were proceeds from a buffalo sale. Previous attempts to impeach him were thwarted by the ruling African National Congress (ANC), raising questions about political accountability and the integrity of parliamentary processes. The current legal proceedings highlight the contention surrounding whether any president is truly above the law in South Africa, amidst the ongoing push for constitutional adherence.