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Ramaphosa Sues to Overturn Farmgate Report, Blocks Impeachment

5/26/2026

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President Cyril Ramaphosa sued to overturn the 2022 panel report linking him to the 2020 Farmgate cash-theft scandal.
He asked the courts to block any impeachment proceedings.
Ramaphosa says the $580,000 was from buffalo sales and a central bank probe found no exchange-control breach.
The Constitutional Court declared the parliamentary vote invalid and ordered a probe.
The African National Congress, holding about 40% of seats, reaffirmed its support for Ramaphosa.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa sued to overturn the 2022 panel report linking him to the 2020 Farmgate cash-theft scandal.
He asked the courts to block any impeachment proceedings.
Ramaphosa says the $580,000 was from buffalo sales and a central bank probe found no exchange-control breach.
The Constitutional Court declared the parliamentary vote invalid and ordered a probe.
The African National Congress, holding about 40% of seats, reaffirmed its support for Ramaphosa.