South African prosecutors seek extradition orders in the case of $580K stolen from the president
10 months ago

South African prosecutors seek extradition orders in the case of $580K stolen from the president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Prosecutors said Friday they are seeking extradition orders and the arrest of more suspects over the 2020 theft of around $580,000 in U.S. cash that was hidden in a couch at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ranch. Ramaphosa was accused by political opponents of tax evasion and money laundering over the money hidden at his Phala Phala game ranch in the northern province of Limpopo. Prosecutor Nkhetheni Munyai said at a hearing Friday in the northern town of Bela-Bela that an extradition process had begun to bring other suspects to South Africa. Ramaphosa will seek a second and final five-year term in a national election on May 29, when the ANC is expected to face the sternest test in 30 years of governing Africa’s most advanced economy.

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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

The Independent  

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

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South African prosecutors seek extradition orders in the case of $580K stolen from the president
10 months ago

South African prosecutors seek extradition orders in the case of $580K stolen from the president

The Independent  

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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 …

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 Africa’s parliament votes against impeaching Ramaphosa
2 years ago

South Africa’s parliament votes against impeaching Ramaphosa

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s parliament voted against starting impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a report that says he held undeclared foreign currency at his farm in 2020. At least four ANC lawmakers broke ranks with the party line and voted along with the opposition parties in favor of the impeachment process, including Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, currently a minister in …

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 …

More calls for South Africa leader to quit over theft probe
2 years ago

More calls for South Africa leader to quit over theft probe

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced calls Thursday to step down after a parliamentary panel’s probe found he may have breached anti-corruption laws in connection with the alleged theft of a large amount of money from his Phala Phala game farm. Fraser, an ally of the president’s political rival and predecessor, Jacob Zuma, accused Ramaphosa of money laundering …

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: ANC cracks deepen as members join anti-Ramaphosa rally
2 years, 5 months ago

South Africa: ANC cracks deepen as members join anti-Ramaphosa rally

Al Jazeera  

Top of the protestors’ demands was the removal of Ramaphosa as president due to a growing number of personal scandals, including the alleged theft of $4m hidden at his Phala Phala farm. About 300 protesters, mostly African National Congress members, marched through Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub to deliver a list of demands and call for a new president, at …

South African president grilled in Parliament on farm theft
2 years, 6 months ago

South African president grilled in Parliament on farm theft

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was confronted in Parliament Thursday by opposition politicians who pressed him to step down from office pending a criminal investigation into allegations that he covered up a theft from his rural game farm. Parliament members from the Economic Freedom Fighters were forcibly removed from the legislature’s session for repeatedly interrupting Ramaphosa as he …

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 …

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