The ruling African National Congress party, which holds a majority in the parliament, has stood with President Ramaphosa, preventing the motion from getting the two-thirds vote needed to proceed with his impeachment. However, the opposition Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, criticized the move vowing to go to court.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance party, also faulted members of the ruling party for shielding Ramaphosa from facing justice over corruption allegations. They termed it an indeed sad day for democracy and the parliament.
