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South Africa's Ramaphosa Defends Presidency Amid "Farmgate" Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to resign following a scandal involving stolen cash hidden on his ranch. He stated he respects a court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings but will defend himself, asserting the ruling does not compel him to step down. The "Farmgate" scandal, which broke in 2022, has been a significant embarrassment for Ramaphosa, who campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, and comes as his party faces upcoming municipal elections. AI

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South Africa's Ramaphosa Defends Presidency Amid "Farmgate" Scandal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    South Africa’s Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced down calls to resign on Monday over a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of cash in foreign currency hidden in a sofa on his ranch. In a televised address to the nation, Ramaphosa said he respected a constitutional court ruling th…