South Africa’s National Assembly has approved revised rules governing impeachment proceedings following a recent Constitutional Court judgment. The court previously found existing rules for Section 89 inquiries – processes concerning the removal of a president – to be invalid. The new rules aim to align the impeachment process with constitutional requirements, addressing deficiencies identified by the court. Key changes seek to ensure fairness and due process for all parties involved. The adoption of these rules is intended to provide a legally sound framework for future impeachment attempts. This move follows scrutiny of the previous procedures and seeks to strengthen parliamentary oversight. The revised rules were adopted by the National Assembly on [date not provided in text].
