The Western Cape High Court is set to deliver its judgment on Friday regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent application to interdict the Section 89 committee investigating the Phala Phala scandal.The court will hand down its decision at 10am, following a hearing last week where judges reserved judgment.

Ramaphosa seeks to pause the committee's proceedings while his review of the independent panel report is completed, arguing that continued investigations could cause irreparable harm.

However, the committee has refused to halt its work, with chairperson Makashule Gana stating they will proceed with finalizing terms of reference and appointing an evidence leader.

The legal battle stems from a Constitutional Court ruling that invalidated the National Assembly's decision to delay the panel report, requiring it to be referred back to Parliament.Ramaphosa denies any wrongdoing, while the committee insists its work is mandated by a court order.Political parties have submitted nominations for the evidence leadership role, with strict conflict-of-interest criteria in place.