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South African President Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign Amid Impeachment Probe

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.

11 May, 12:04 — 12 May, 04:45
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BBCHigh2d ago

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

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bloombergHigh2d ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Address the Nation at 8pm - Bloomberg.com

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Address the Nation at 8pm  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High2d ago

South African impeachment committee to probe Cyril Ramaphosa

Revival of long-running ‘Phala Phala’ scandal threatens turbulence for president’s ANC and ruling coalition

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2d ago

South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal

The country's parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.

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DWHigh2d ago

South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal

Despite the establishment of an impeachment committee, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resigning over the cash heist scandal.

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SCMPMostly Factual2d ago

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 that revived impeachment proceedings against him ‌last week but pledged to defend himself. “While there have been calls in some circles that I should resign, nothing in the Constitutional Court judgment compels me to...

By Reuters

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France 24High2d ago

‘It’s organised intimidation’: New wave of anti-migrant violence sweeps South Africa

Videos posted online document the new wave of deadly anti-migrant violence that has been sweeping South Africa since late March 2026, killing at least seven people. Organised anti-migrant movements are inflaming tensions, which are exacerbated by widespread unemployment and persistent inequality.

By The FRANCE 24 Observers

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mail-guardianMostly Factual2d ago

‘I will not resign’, Ramaphosa says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign despite a Constitutional Court ruling that reopened the door to a parliamentary impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal

By Sheree Bega

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Premium TimesMostly Factual2d ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa says he won’t resign over farmgate scandal

The court also ruled that the panel’s report should be tabled in parliament for processing and interrogation by an impeachment committee. The post South Africa’s Ramaphosa says he won’t resign over farmgate scandal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

Ramaphosa slams xenophobic violence, vows illegal immigrants arrest

President Ramaphosa condemns xenophobia in South Africa, calling it lawlessness, while vowing to lawfully address illegal immigration and its causes. Read More: https://punchng.com/ramaphosa-slams-xenophobic-violence-vows-illegal-immigrants-arrest/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2d ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to resign after reinstatement of impeachment proceedings

In a televised speech, Ramaphosa said there was nothing in Friday's Constitutional Court ruling that justified impeachment or his removal from office. The post South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to resign after reinstatement of impeachment proceedings appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed2d ago

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report that has paved the way for parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against him over the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm. A Constitutional Court ruling last week found that parliament acted unconstitutionally when it voted against establishing an impeachment […]

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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