Roads have allegedly been blockaded at Nkowankowa township outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. Schooling is also reported  to have been disrupted today. Protesting residents are said to be unhappy over electricity  load reduction and water shortages. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Jostina  Masedi, in Nkowankowa, Limpopo

Roads have allegedly been blockaded at Nkowankowa township outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. Schooling is also reported &nbsp;to have been disrupted today. Protesting residents are said to be unhappy over electricity &nbsp;load reduction and water shortages. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Jostina &nbsp;Masedi, in Nkowankowa, Limpopo

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Nkowankowa residents say calls to Tzaneen local municipality and Eskom continue to fall on deaf ears 

Constitutional Court has ruled that Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional. The court upheld an application by the EFF and ATM, setting aside the National Assembly's vote of 13 December 2022. The matter now returns to Parliament's impeachment committee for reconsideration, reopening A probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the Phala Phala farm theft saga. The ruling also declared National Assembly Rule 129I inconsistent with the Constitution. Delivering the courts judgement earlier today Chief Justice Mandisa Maya had this to say 

Constitutional Court has ruled that Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional. The court upheld an application by the EFF and ATM, setting aside the National Assembly's vote of 13 December 2022. The matter now returns to Parliament's impeachment committee for reconsideration, reopening A probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the Phala Phala farm theft saga. The ruling also declared National Assembly Rule 129I inconsistent with the Constitution. Delivering the courts judgement earlier today Chief Justice Mandisa Maya had this to say&nbsp;

The Constitutional Court invalidates the Phala Phala vote ruling.

ANC's national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the party respects South Africa's constitutional processes and remains confident President Cyril Ramaphosa will withstand renewed scrutiny in the Phala Phala impeachment matter. Bhengu says the ANC will obey the law while defending Ramaphosa's leadership and record. Meanwhile, DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has described the ruling as a serious moment for South Africa’s constitutional democracy, Parliament, and the Presidency. Hill-Lewis says the judgment by the Constitutional Court of South Africa has made it clear that Parliament must correct its rules and that the Section 89 report must now proceed to an impeachment committee.

ANC's national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the party respects South Africa's constitutional processes and remains confident President Cyril Ramaphosa will withstand renewed scrutiny in the Phala Phala impeachment matter. Bhengu says the ANC will obey the law while defending Ramaphosa's leadership and record. Meanwhile, DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has described the ruling as a serious moment for South Africa&rsquo;s constitutional democracy, Parliament, and the Presidency. Hill-Lewis says the judgment by the Constitutional Court of South Africa has made it clear that Parliament must correct its rules and that the Section 89 report must now proceed to an impeachment committee.

Political parties react to the Phala Phala ruling.

Political analyst Ongama Mtimka says at the parliamentary level, Government of National Unity (GNU) partners are likely to adopt a cautious and restrained approach on accountability, prioritising political stability over open confrontation. Mtimka’s comments come after the Constitutional Court ruled today that the Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional. The court upheld an application by the EFF and ATM, setting aside the National Assembly's vote of 13 December 2022. The matter now returns to Parliament's impeachment committee for reconsideration, reopening a probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the Phala Phala farm theft saga. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political analyst Ongama Mtimka. 

Political analyst Ongama Mtimka says at the parliamentary level, Government of National Unity (GNU) partners are likely to adopt a cautious and restrained approach on accountability, prioritising political stability over open confrontation. Mtimka&rsquo;s comments come after the Constitutional Court ruled today that the Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional. The court upheld an application by the EFF and ATM, setting aside the National Assembly's vote of 13 December 2022. The matter now returns to Parliament's impeachment committee for reconsideration, reopening a probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the Phala Phala farm theft saga. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political analyst Ongama Mtimka.&nbsp;

Nkowankowa residents say calls to Tzaneen local municipality and Eskom continue to fall on deaf ears

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