South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
Summary
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not resign despite calls for his impeachment over stolen cash from his private farm. He plans to legally challenge a report that could lead to an impeachment process in parliament.Key Facts
- President Ramaphosa has led South Africa since 2018.
- Thousands of dollars were stolen from his game farm in what is called the Phala Phala scandal.
- An independent panel found initial evidence suggesting Ramaphosa may have acted improperly.
- Ramaphosa denies any wrongdoing and says the money was from selling buffalo legally.
- South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that parliament must consider an impeachment process.
- Ramaphosa will ask the courts to review the report, claiming it used unreliable evidence.
- Opposition parties may use the report to try to remove him from office.
- Experts say Ramaphosa might survive a parliamentary vote but wants to avoid damage to his reputation.
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