After $580,000 was stolen from a sofa of President Cyril Ramaphosa, his head of security skirted regulations, but the president did not, according to a preliminary report by a corruption watchdog.
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South Africa’s Embattled Deputy President Resigns
Despite scandal and controversy, David Mabuza remained in office for five years, only leaving once he had lost power within the governing African National Congress party.
South African President Declares ‘State of Disaster’ Over Power Crisis
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.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Wins Battle to Lead A.N.C.
Despite a high-profile scandal, Cyril Ramaphosa was able to secure enough support to stay in control, almost assuring him a second term as the country’s leader after elections scheduled for 2024.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Wins Battle to Lead A.N.C.
Despite a high-profile scandal, Cyril Ramaphosa consolidated support from the party that has dominated South Africa since independence. But with misery rising, can the A.N.C. retain its hold?
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.
Under Pressure, South Africa’s President Snubs Party’s Leadership
In the face of possible impeachment, Cyril Ramaphosa has not been seen since the release of a damning report. But his allies are urging him to fight back and remain in office.