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Economist warns that political uncertainty around Ramaphosa could result in weaker investor confidence

# Aluma Capital chief economist, Frederick Mitchell, says renewed political uncertainty around president Cyril Ramaphosa and the government of national unity could see weaker investor confidence and delayed reforms. The Constitutional Court has cleared the path for a parliamentary impeachment committee to be established into Ramaphosa’s conduct in the Phala Phala saga. Mitchell says to international investors, Ramaphosa represents the primary anchor of the GNU and the face of structural reform. He adds that any credible threat to his position will see the Rand come under immediate pressure.