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South Africa's leader faces calls to resign over charges of cash stuffed in couches

The calls for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign follow allegations that Ramaphosa tried to conceal the theft of a huge sum of cash stuffed into couches at his farm in 2020.

WEKU

South Africa’s Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter?

With Cyril Ramaphosa under pressure, we look at what the scandal could mean for the country

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa has all options over panel report - spokesman

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has "all options on the table" regarding a report by a panel of experts that found preliminary evidence that he may have violated the consitution and committed misconduct, Ramaphosa's spokesman said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Explainer-The Phala Phala farmgate scandal hanging over South Africa's Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been under mounting pressure since an inquiry found evidence he may have committed serious misconduct in relation to a large amount of cash stolen from his game farm.

Reuters

Ghana star expects 'fiery' Black Stars performance as they come face to face with Luis Suarez

The Group H encounter gives Ghana the chance of revenge, 12 years after their heartbreaking elimination at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

Bristol Post

South Africa's Ramaphosa: from activist to businessman to wounded president

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen and then its most powerful politician, was battling for his political survival on Thursday.

Reuters

Cyril Ramaphosa: South African president faces threat of impeachment over farm scandal

A report has found preliminary evidence he may have violated his oath of office after millions of dollars were allegedly stolen from his private farm

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South Africa's President Ramaphosa could be impeached - 3 essential reads on the Phala Phala scandal

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has an impeachment case to answer. This was the finding of the independent parliamentary panel probing the scandal over the theft of thousands of US dollars stashed illegally on his farm, Phala Phala. The three person panel, headed by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, found…

The Conversation

More calls for South Africa leader to quit over theft probe

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to step down after a parliamentary probe found he may have breached the country’s anti-corruption laws in connection with the alleged theft of a large amount of money from his Phala Phala game farm

The Independent UK

Ramaphosa delays parliament appearance over ‘Farmgate’ corruption scandal

South Africa’s political crisis deepens after panel says president should face scrutiny over ability to stay in office

The Guardian - UK

S.African foreign minister: panel report on Ramaphosa 'troubling moment'

A panel report that found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have violated his oath of office is a "troubling moment" for the government and governing party, South Africa's foreign minister Naledi Pandor said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT conference.

Reuters

Pit bull attacks in South Africa - a historian sheds light on the issues

Pit bulls have been in the news in South Africa after a series of deadly attacks on humans by the dogs. There have been revenge attacks on the dogs and politicians have called for their ban – tapping into a history of dogs being used by their white owners to…

The Conversation

Ramaphosa's future in balance over South Africa 'farmgate' scandal

Cyril Ramaphosa's future as South African president hung in the balance on Thursday, as his office said he was exploring options after a report found evidence he may have committed misconduct over a stash of cash stolen from his game farm.

Reuters

'An unbelievable feeling' - Everton midfielder made World Cup history in his home city

Everton and the World Cup: Steven Pienaar grew up under apartheid but got to play in Africa's first World Cup game which took place in the city of his birth

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Tribune News Service

South Africa president in peril as panel sees case for his impeachment

An advisory panel established by South Africa’s parliament found there are grounds for lawmakers to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with a scandal over a robbery at his game farm, a finding that could ultimately cost him his job.

France 24

2016 Grand Bassam beach resort attack trial opens in Ivory Coast

In tonight's edition: The trial opens in Ivory Coast over the 2016 jihadist attack at the Grand Bassam beach resort outside Abidjan. Also, hundreds protest in South Africa against the upcoming release of Janusz Walus, the man who murdered anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993. Finally, there's heartbreak for Tunisia…

The Conversation

Janusz Walus and parole for prisoners serving life sentences in South Africa: the weaknesses of the court's decision

The murder of Chris Hani, a South African liberation struggle hero, by Janusz Walus on 10 April 1993 almost derailed the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Now, almost 30 years later, the constitutional court has ruled that Walus (69) must be released on parole. The move has been met…

Reuters

Mandela grandson protests release of anti-apartheid leader Hani's killer

A small group of demonstrators gathered outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday to protest against the release from prison of the man who killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993.

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The Independent UK

South Africans protest pending release of Hani's killer

More than a thousand people have protested outside a prison in South Africa against the pending release of Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani

Al Jazeera

Racing to develop Africa’s next-gen vaccines before new pandemic

How scientists across Africa plan to use mRNA technology to fight diseases and tackle inequities in global health.

Glasgow Live

New bar in Partick to offer taste of South Africa with Bunnychow and Biltong

BRU, the latest culinary addition to a busy Dumbarton Road, has opened its doors to guests for the first time offering Scottish dishes inspired by South Africa.

Daily Mirror

Spate of pit bull attacks leaves 3 kids and mum dead in a fortnight amid calls to ban breed

A spate of horrific pit bull attacks across South Africa have left three kids and a mum dead this month, with over 132,000 people signing a nationwide petition calling for the dogs to be banned

The Independent UK

Kyle Sinckler set for month out with injury sustained in South Africa defeat

Bristol hope Sinckler can be back for the clash with Harlequins on December 27.

Reuters

Report finds South Africa's Ramaphosa violated oath of office

An independent panel appointed by the speaker of South Africa's parliament on Wednesday found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, findings that could lead to his eventual impeachment.

The Conversation

COVID affected access to HIV treatment: the stories of migrant women in South Africa show how

South Africa has made massive strides in the fight against HIV. One of the country’s flagship interventions has been the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Nevertheless, South Africa still has the world’s largest HIV epidemic. It’s estimated that 7.5 million people in the country have HIV. Women of…

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