South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa Battling Impeachment Calls After Hidden Cash Scandal Resurfaces South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is resisting calls to resign following the revival of a four-year-old scandal involving stolen foreign currency from his ranch. The country’s highest court has allowed impeachment proceedings to proceed, which Ramaphosa pledges to contest, stating the court’s ruling does not compel him to resign. Opposition leader Julius Malema predicts Ramaphosa will face jail time due to the ongoing impeachment process.

• President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed pressure to resign due to a past corruption scandal.
• The scandal involves thieves stealing bundles of foreign currency hidden in a sofa on Ramaphosa’s ranch.
• South Africa’s highest court has revived impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa.
• Ramaphosa has stated he respects the ruling but will defend himself and will not resign.
• He asserts that he has not stolen public money, committed crimes, or violated his oath of office.
• Opposition leader Julius Malema believes Ramaphosa will go to jail as a result of the impeachment process.