Will Phala Phala judgment end Ramaphosa presidency?

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Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni, joins us on SMWX for a preview of the ConCourt's Phala Phala judgment which will be delivered on Friday 8 May 2026. This judgement is about whether the ANC in Parliament, unconstitutionally used its majority to shield the President from accountability. In this episode, we scenario plan what could unfold in the ConCourt and what the political consequences are for South Africa. Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za/ 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 - Introduction 03:43 - Constitutional Court & Pala Pala Judgment 07:29 - Could Ramaphosa Survive Beyond 2026? 14:38 - Political Protection vs Accountability 16:56 - Constitutional Defects in Parliament’s Process 25:42 - Alleged Cover-Up & Namibia Operations 31:05 - Political Consequences if Ramaphosa Wins 32:18 - Credibility Crisis for the Courts 34:26 - Nkandla Comparison & Judicial Legitimacy 39:02 - What Happens if the Court Rules Against Ramaphosa? 40:25 - The DA’s Crucial Decision 44:37 - Would Ramaphosa Resign Like Zuma? 52:49 - Caretaker President Possibilities 59:30 - Could the GNU Collapse? 1:01:12 - ATM’s Renewed Impeachment Push 1:14:07 - Pressure on the Constitutional Court 1:15:04 - Outro