Cyril tries delay as Parliament forges ahead

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President Ramaphosa’s decision to launch a review application after the Constitutional Court’s explosive Phala Phala ruling has triggered a major constitutional and political battle. But can the courts actually stop Parliament’s impeachment process? In this episode, we unpack the president’s legal strategy, the difference between a review and an interdict, and why Parliament’s impeachment committee is still likely to proceed in parallel. We examine the constitutional principles at stake, the hierarchy of courts, the OUTA principle, and the precedent set during the Mkhwebane impeachment saga. Could this review genuinely overturn the process — or is it ultimately a strategy to buy time while the political clock keeps ticking? Spread the fire. Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana 00:00 Cyril Chooses Delay 00:26 The President’s Three Options 01:30 Ramaphosa’s Review Strategy Explained 03:18 Can a Review Stop Impeachment? 06:02 Why the Mkhwebane Case Matters 10:45 The OUTA Principle Explained 14:20 Parliament vs The Courts 18:54 Can the Impeachment Committee Proceed? 23:41 The Politics Behind Delay 28:12 Why Time May Not Help Cyril 33:55 What Happens If Ramaphosa Resigns? 39:10 Motion of No Confidence vs Impeachment 44:26 The Constitutional Timelines 47:58 “The Most Hideous Act…” 52:30 Can The Inquiry End Early? 57:14 The ANC’s Dilemma 01:02:08 Final Thoughts on Cyril’s Strategy