South African president gets new report detailing corruption
2 years, 10 months ago

South African president gets new report detailing corruption

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The second part of a judicial report on corruption in South Africa has been handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa The commission, chaired by deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo, has for four years investigated allegations of corruption during former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure from 2009 to 2018. The latest installment of the report details corruption, mismanagement and fraud at two state-owned enterprises, the rail company Transnet and the arms manufacturer Denel. Announcing the release of the report, Ramaphosa said in a statement the investigation is a step toward dealing with South Africa's scourge of corruption. The first part of the report, which was handed over to Ramaphosa last month, documented corruption at the state-owned South African Airways, which has amassed large debts and has received substantial bailouts from successive governments.

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After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

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3 suspects accused of stealing cash from South African president's farm appear in court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

3 suspects accused of stealing cash from South African president's farm appear in court

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South Africa is investigating alleged $7B corruption at state-owned companies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa is investigating alleged $7B corruption at state-owned companies

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totaling more than $7 billion at some of its top state-owned companies, according to a report published Tuesday by the national anti-graft unit. Those investigations involve six state-owned businesses: ports and rail company Transnet, arms company Denel, power utility Eskom, the National Lotteries Commission, national airline South …

South African president cleared of wrongdoing in scandal over $580,000 in cash stolen from his farm
1 year, 5 months ago

South African president cleared of wrongdoing in scandal over $580,000 in cash stolen from his farm

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was cleared of wrongdoing Friday by a public watchdog over a scandal involving the theft of more than half a million dollars in U.S. currency that had been stashed in a sofa at his game farm. Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, whose office holds politicans to account, said Ramaphosa did not violate the …

South Africa graft watchdog clears Ramaphosa in farm cash scandal
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa graft watchdog clears Ramaphosa in farm cash scandal

Al Jazeera  

The scandal erupted in June last year when the country’s former spy boss filed a complaint with the police over cash stolen from Ramaphosa’s farm. South Africa’s corruption watchdog on Friday absolved President Cyril Ramaphosa of allegations that he breached executive ethics in a farm cash scandal that spawned into one of the biggest scandals of his career. The scandal …

Watchdog 'clears' South Africa's Ramaphosa over cover-up scandal
1 year, 9 months ago

Watchdog 'clears' South Africa's Ramaphosa over cover-up scandal

Firstpost  

Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected as the leader of the ruling African National Congress party in December last year. New Delhi: The anti-corruption watchdog in South Africa has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing in a preliminary report into a cover-up scandal that has tarnished his reputation. According to a report in Al Jazeera, The Public Protector said it has …

Watchdog ‘clears’ South Africa’s Ramaphosa in cover-up scandal
1 year, 9 months ago

Watchdog ‘clears’ South Africa’s Ramaphosa in cover-up scandal

Al Jazeera  

The matter hasn’t ended for the president though, as a police investigation is still ongoing. South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing in a preliminary report into a cover-up scandal that has tarnished his reputation, according to local media reports. The Public Protector said it has notified implicated parties of the preliminary findings of its …

Five takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address
1 year, 10 months ago

Five takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

Al Jazeera  

The South African president spoke about poverty, hope and resilience in his annual speech. ‘Extraordinary measures’ for energy crisis Ramaphosa declared a national “state of disaster” over crippling power shortages that threaten the country’s economy and security, investing the government with additional powers to sign emergency procurement procedures faster and with less oversight. The South African president blamed the COVID-19 …

Explained | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa: escape from impeachment, ANC reelection and the road ahead
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa: escape from impeachment, ANC reelection and the road ahead

The Hindu  

The story so far: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected leader of the ruling African National Congress, on December 19, 2022. The parliamentary panel doubted Mr. Ramaphosa’s account of events, saying that “the information presented by the president on the storage of the money is vague and leaves unsettling gaps.” What was the “Farmgate” controversy? The burglary at Mr. …

South African leader urges his ANC party to fight corruption
2 years ago

South African leader urges his ANC party to fight corruption

The Independent  

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa avoids impeachment: A timeline
2 years ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa avoids impeachment: A timeline

Al Jazeera  

Parliament has decided not to start impeachment proceedings against the president. South Africa’s parliament has voted not to start impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over alleged misconduct and violation of the constitution in relation to a burglary scandal. February 9, 2020: Criminals allegedly break into Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala wildlife farm in South Africa’s Limpopo Province and discover large sums …

S Africa’s Ramaphosa faces impeachment threat over farm scandal
2 years ago

S Africa’s Ramaphosa faces impeachment threat over farm scandal

Al Jazeera  

The president may have violated his oath of office, found a report into the alleged cover-up of the theft of $4m cash at his farm. An independent panel appointed by the speaker of South Africa’s parliament has found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, findings that could lead to his eventual impeachment. Meanwhile, South Africa’s …

South Africa panel files report on Ramaphosa farm scandal
2 years ago

South Africa panel files report on Ramaphosa farm scandal

Al Jazeera  

The inquiry looked into whether the president should face impeachment for the alleged cover-up of theft of $4m in cash at his game farm. A special panel investigating whether South African President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment for allegedly covering up a crime that took place on his private farm, submitted its findings to parliament, two weeks before he faces …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing in farm scandal
2 years, 1 month ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing in farm scandal

Al Jazeera  

The president was responding to a parliamentary panel set up to investigate the theft of $4m in cash from his game farm. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing in testimony to a parliamentary panel examining whether he should face impeachment over an alleged cover-up of a heist at his farmhouse, his office said. The scandal erupted in June …

South Africa's Ramaphosa denies money-laundering allegations
2 years, 2 months ago

South Africa's Ramaphosa denies money-laundering allegations

The Independent  

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Can scandal-hit Ramaphosa survive as South Africa’s president?
2 years, 2 months ago

Can scandal-hit Ramaphosa survive as South Africa’s president?

Al Jazeera  

Ramaphosa’s opponents want him impeached over a growing scandal, but he still retains significant support in the African National Congress. “Ramaphosa must know that his days are numbered in that office of the president,” Malema told thousands of EFF members at the party’s ninth anniversary celebrations on July 30. Meanwhile, at a memorial service for ANC party stalwart Jessie Duarte …

SA’s Ramaphosa to face subpoena over Phala Phala farm scandal
2 years, 5 months ago

SA’s Ramaphosa to face subpoena over Phala Phala farm scandal

Al Jazeera  

In June, the watchdog opened a probe into breaches of executive code arising from $4m theft from the president’s farm. South Africa’s corruption watchdog has said it will invoke subpoena powers to get answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa over the alleged concealment of a theft at his luxury farmhouse. In June, the watchdog opened a probe over potential breaches of …

South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report
2 years, 6 months ago

South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption. The earlier segments of the report have laid bare the rampant corruption in government and state-owned companies during former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure from 2009 to 2018. The last segment of the report is expected to detail corruption …

Is South Africa ready to tackle its corruption problem?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is South Africa ready to tackle its corruption problem?

Al Jazeera  

On Tuesday, June 21 at 19:30GMT: The arrest of two brothers in the United Arab Emirates earlier this month is once again shining a spotlight on governmental corruption in South Africa. Some political observers believe the Gupta’s arrests could help restore South Africans faith in their government, but only if the men are extradited and a transparent criminal trial is …

South Africa’s president faces probe over unreported theft
2 years, 6 months ago

South Africa’s president faces probe over unreported theft

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a criminal investigation after a revelation that he failed to report the theft of about $4 million in cash from his farm in northern Limpopo province. The Democratic Alliance, the country’s biggest opposition party, said Ramaphosa should come clean about the circumstances surrounding the theft and why it was not reported …

South Africa’s president confronted by daunting challenges
2 years, 7 months ago

South Africa’s president confronted by daunting challenges

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Shouted down by angry mineworkers, defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive, derided as ineffective by the opposition — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges. “While the main grievance appeared to be about wage negotiations at nearby mines, the workers’ actions demonstrated a broader level of discontent,” Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to …

More S African corruption exposed in ‘state capture’ report
2 years, 9 months ago

More S African corruption exposed in ‘state capture’ report

Al Jazeera  

Experts say citizens will want to see some of the country’s most powerful men face justice as more details of corruption emerge. Johannesburg, South Africa – On February 28, Raymond Zondo, South Africa’s acting chief justice, handed the third and penultimate part of a report from the judicial commission of inquiry he chairs, to President Cyril Ramaphosa. ‘State capture’ The …

Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader
2 years, 9 months ago

Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Another damning report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma, current and former cabinet ministers and senior leaders of the ruling African National Congress party for allegedly receiving bribes. In the report, Zuma, current ANC chairperson and energy minister Gwede Mantashe and former cabinet minister Nomvula …

Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader
2 years, 9 months ago

Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Another damning report into government corruption in South Africa has …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows to tackle the nation’s woes
2 years, 10 months ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows to tackle the nation’s woes

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed his government will effectively tackle the country’s pressing problems of corruption, nationwide power cuts, high unemployment and the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. I ask every South African to rally together in our fight against corruption, in our fight to create jobs, in our fight to achieve a more just …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa says corruption has damaged country
3 years, 7 months ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa says corruption has damaged country

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Rampant corruption has seriously damaged South Africa’s economy and people’s trust in the government, President Cyril Ramaphosa testified Wednesday at a judicial inquiry into graft in the county. Ramaphosa was speaking at the commission investigating “state capture,” the term for the corruption under former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure in which his associates in the Gupta family allegedly won …

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