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flag Judge Makhubele seeks to halt South Africa’s impeachment, claiming the legal basis is invalid and demanding judicial review.

flag Judge Nana Makhubele has filed an urgent court application to halt South Africa’s impeachment process, arguing that proceeding before a review of the Judicial Service Commission’s misconduct finding would cause irreparable harm. flag She contends the legal basis for the impeachment—section 14(4)(e) of the Judicial Services Act—does not cover gross misconduct, undermining the entire process. flag Despite her request for a stay through Parliament’s speaker being denied, she asserts her constitutional right to judicial review. flag The National Assembly’s justice committee, chaired by MP Xola Nqola, plans to continue the process, though legal advisers note a future court victory would nullify any impeachment vote. flag President Cyril Ramaphosa is constitutionally bound to remove her if Parliament passes a two-thirds vote. flag The case raises key questions about the balance between parliamentary duty and judicial review.

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