South African court pauses impeachment process against president
Summary
A South African court has temporarily stopped the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal involving undeclared cash. The court order pauses public hearings while the president challenges a report accusing him of serious misconduct.Key Facts
- The Western Cape High Court granted an interim order halting the impeachment committee from holding public hearings.
- The impeachment relates to the “Farmgate” scandal, where $580,000 was found hidden in a couch at Ramaphosa’s farmhouse.
- The money allegedly came from the sale of buffaloes, according to President Ramaphosa.
- The scandal emerged after the cash was reported stolen in 2020.
- Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing and refuses to resign over the incident.
- The African National Congress (ANC), led by Ramaphosa, lost its majority in the May 2024 election, partly due to corruption allegations.
- Ramaphosa still has support from the ANC and leads a coalition government.
- It is unclear how coalition partners would vote if the impeachment proceeds.
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