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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face an impeachment probe over the 'Farmgate' scandal, with the impeachment committee scheduled to hold its first meeting next week as Ramaphosa challenges the findings in court.
An analysis by Richard Calland highlights four legal flaws within the impeachment panel report that could potentially serve to protect South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's allies are reportedly closing ranks and showing support as the Phala Phala scandal continues to deepen. The scandal involves allegations concerning a large sum of foreign currency found at his farm.
The African National Congress (ANC) has publicly rallied behind President Cyril Ramaphosa as he faces a significant dilemma involving the Constitutional Court. This support comes amidst ongoing political and legal challenges for the president.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a revived impeachment inquiry over the 'cash-in-sofa' scandal, after the country's top court overturned a previous parliamentary block, raising questions about his ability to avoid impeachment again.
A scandal involving cash found hidden in a sofa is reportedly threatening to destabilize the presidency of South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed calls for his resignation and a potential impeachment inquiry following a top court ruling related to the 'Farmgate' scandal. The decision has intensified political pressure on the president.
The Constitutional Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on whether parliament acted lawfully when it rejected a Section 89 panel report. The report had recommended an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced that the country's local government elections will take place on November 4.
President Cyril Ramaphosa reminded South Africans that African countries provided crucial assistance during the anti-apartheid struggle, emphasizing the nation's responsibility to uphold constitutional values.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly facing a difficult decision concerning police chief Masemola, who has been accused of crimes.
Geordin Hill-Lewis and President Cyril Ramaphosa are scheduled to meet for the first time as partners in South Africa's Government of National Unity.
South Africa's Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, appointed an acting Director-General after President Cyril Ramaphosa's scathing rebuke regarding her previous handling of a DG vacancy post.
Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock has provided details of apartheid-era kill orders and cover-ups, revealing that current President Cyril Ramaphosa was among those on a hit list.
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated he was not consulted regarding the disbandment of the political killings task team, as Mkhwanazi renews claims against Mchunu in a South African political development.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brazil for an official state visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa offers mediation in the Middle East conflict, calling for dialogue and an immediate ceasefire to end the war.
In tonight's edition, President Cyril Ramaphosa thanks his counterpart Vladimir Putin for helping to secure the return of 11 South Africans tricked into joining the Russia-Ukraine war. Also, the milit
The acting police minister also stressed the need to tackle organised crime, which President Cyril Ramaphosa last week singled out as ‘the most immediate threat to our democracy, our society and economic development’
President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to deploy the military to battle fight crime has elicited mixed reactions from South Africans. Analysts say public confidence can only be restored through a policing overhaul.
An article by Carol Paton discusses the "Cyril and the buffalo" incident, questioning whether the bizarre events surrounding the Phala Phala farm scandal constitute a crime.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa presented this year's National Orders, with a notable emphasis on honoring musicians among the recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga, which recognizes excellence in arts, culture, and sport.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment proceedings due to the "Farmgate" scandal, which involves cash found on his cattle farm, as political investigations intensify during an election campaign.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, who was reportedly facing allegations of misconduct.
South Africa's Constitutional Court is reopening a case involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has struggled to credibly explain the origin of funds found on his farm, reigniting a scandal dubbed the 'black money affair'.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly stated he will not resign despite mounting calls for his departure and the unfolding of an impeachment process related to the 'Farmgate' cash-in-sofa scandal. The president is facing intense pressure over allegations of a cover-up regarding a theft of foreign currency from his farm.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a crucial day in the apex court regarding an application by the EFF and ATM after parliament rejected a report on Phala Phala allegations.
Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane stated she feels vindicated by the Ipid report on Phala Phala, alleging that President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned illegal police conduct during the investigation into the theft.
International relations expert Dr Ishmael Hlovor has welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s firm stance against xenophobia, but says stronger enforcement and prosecutions are needed to…
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa's democracy, marking 32 years, must be judged by its capacity to deliver tangible improvements in the lives of its citizens.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's family home and surrounding areas in Soweto, South Africa, have been without water for nearly a week, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges.
A declassified report by a watchdog links South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to a covert operation aimed at recovering $580,000 stolen from his game farm, potentially reigniting a scandal.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a new R2 trillion investment drive, aiming to attract an additional R2 trillion in investment after securing R1.5 trillion in previous commitments.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with the provincial executive in the Free State to discuss the state of the province’s municipalities.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized local government and stated that structural reform is necessary to create more jobs.
US president is ‘truly uninformed’ for spreading claims of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa tells New York Times South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has called Donald Trump’s policy of allowing white Afrikaners to apply for refugee status in the US “racist,” saying the US president was “truly uninformed” in a rare instance of direct criticism. Ramaphosa told the New York Times that last year’s Oval Office meeting with the US leader, when Trump turned down the lights and ...
Critics wary of President Cyril Ramaphosa's move to send military to tackle crime, drugs and gangs in three provinces.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the return of men from African countries who were reportedly lured into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is considering deploying the military to combat organized crime, a proposal that has drawn mixed reactions and analysis.
US President Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to South Africa has arrived in the country where he will seek to improve fraught ties between the two states. An embassy official told Reuters on Monday that the envoy, conservative activist and writer Leo Brent Bozell III, had arrived. Bozell is expected to present his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa before officially taking up his post. Relations between Washington and Pretoria have deteriorated in the past year as Trump has accused...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is mounting a legal challenge against a report that could lead to his impeachment, stemming from a scandal involving a large sum of cash found hidden at his farm. He disputes the misconduct findings and seeks to block the impeachment process.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared he will not resign as the country opens an impeachment committee to investigate a cash scandal.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received full support from his party amidst an ongoing scandal.
Pieter du Toit reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa's support within the African National Congress (ANC) remains strong, even as the Phala Phala scandal resurfaces. The article assesses the political landscape and Ramaphosa's standing.
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defended Cyril Ramaphosa against calls for his resignation following the Phala Phala ruling, criticizing Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma.
South Africa's highest court has revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, stemming from the long-running 'Farmgate' scandal involving the theft of over half a million dollars from his farmhouse in 2020.
The Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly (FOF-MENHA) has sent a petition to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. They demand an immediate end to xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, threatening ICC action.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa became the first head of state to sign a pledge for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on immigrants to respect local laws and traditions amidst growing anti-foreigner tensions, emphasizing the need for legal enforcement.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an acting national commissioner after the suspension of Masemola.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's family home in Soweto and surrounding areas have been without water for nearly a week, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues.
A diplomatic stir has emerged regarding whether South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was excluded from or chose not to attend a G7 meeting hosted by France, prompting questions about international relations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed reports of his invitation to the G7 summit being withdrawn, stating that non-attendance by a non-bloc country should not be a surprise.
An opinion piece discusses Patrice Motsepe's potential leadership within the ANC, analyzing how his worldview might further challenge the party's enduring ideological crisis compared to Cyril Ramaphosa.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday authorised the deployment of 2,200 members of the national defence force to help combat crime.
In an interview, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the role of middle powers, relations with Washington, and apartheid, opening up about what he described as President Trump’s Oval Office 'ambush' and 'racist' policies.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for helping to secure the return of 17 South Africans allegedly tricked into joining the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mbhazima Shilowa raises questions about whether Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget will align with President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitments.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's strategic approach is reportedly yielding positive results, indicating a successful long-term political strategy.