South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing potential delays to an impeachment inquiry due to his legal attempt to halt the process with an interdict. Parliament’s Impeachment Committee has cautioned that this legal challenge could significantly prolong proceedings, potentially for years. The move has prompted scrutiny of Ramaphosa’s motives and the strength of his legal basis for seeking the interdict. The committee expressed concern over the potential for obstruction of their constitutional duty to investigate allegations against the President. Critics suggest the interdict is a tactic to postpone accountability. The outcome of the interdict application will be crucial in determining the future of the impeachment process and its timeline. This legal battle adds another layer of complexity to the political landscape in South Africa.