Ramaphosa's Resilience in 'Farmgate' Saga
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula clarified that the recent constitutional court judgment does not necessitate President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation over the 'Farmgate' scandal. The controversy emerged after cash was reportedly stolen from his ranch, leading to renewed impeachment efforts.
In a significant development, the African National Congress (ANC) has stated that President Cyril Ramaphosa is not obligated to resign following the constitutional court's recent judgment on the 'Farmgate' scandal.
According to Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, the judgment did not explicitly call for Ramaphosa's resignation, despite the resurgence of impeachment efforts against him.
The scandal centers around an incident where thieves allegedly took cash concealed within a sofa at Ramaphosa's ranch in 2020, drawing intense criticism and political contention.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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