President Cyril Ramaphosa, facing rising public wrath, on Thursday declared a “state of disaster” and pledged to end an energy crisis that threatens economic and political stability.
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Will the African National Congress Buy President Ramaphosa’s Alibi?
A bizarre scandal threatens to topple President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa from leadership of the African National Congress, which begins its party conference on Friday. Will A.N.C. members buy his astonishing account?
South Africa Rejects Impeachment Inquiry of President Cyril Ramaphosa
Legislators with the African National Congress party voted not to hold impeachment hearings of their embattled president, Cyril Ramaphosa, giving him a political lift amid the scandal known as “Farmgate.”
Cyril Ramaphosa Unlikely to Face Impeachment in South Africa
Leaders of the governing African National Congress said they opposed holding an impeachment hearing for President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal involving cash stolen from a couch at his game farm.
Ramaphosa Vows to Fight Impeachment Report and Seek Re-election
The South African president had considered resigning after Parliament released a report last week accusing him of violating his oath of office by obscuring details about a 2020 robbery at his game farm.
Ramaphosa’s Future as South Africa’s Leader in Doubt After Damning Report
An independent panel reported to Parliament that the South African president might have broken the law in a scandal over a large amount of cash hidden at his game farm that was then stolen.
Impeachment Edges Closer for South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa
Mr. Ramaphosa, who is accused of a cover-up involving millions of dollars in cash, is up against the biggest threat of his time in power.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Faces Impeachment
An independent panel found evidence that Mr. Ramaphosa, who is accused of a cover-up involving millions of dollars in cash, may have engaged in misconduct.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Faces Impeachment
An independent panel found evidence that Mr. Ramaphosa, who is accused of a cover-up involving millions of dollars in cash, may have engaged in misconduct.
Apartheid-Era Assassin in South Africa Is Stabbed Days Before Release Date
Janusz Walus, who killed the charismatic anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, was stabbed just before he was due to be freed on parole, in a ruling that ignited anger in South Africa. He survived.