South Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Crunch Impeachment Debate
South African MPs on Tuesday prepared to debate whether to initiate proceedings that could force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations he concealed a huge cash theft at his farm.
Ramaphosa – championed as a graft-busting saviour after corruption-stained predecessor Jacob Zuma – is counting on support from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, which has been further divided by the scandal.
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An extraordinary parliamentary session opening in Cape Town at 1200 GMT will discuss the findings of an independent panel that said Ramaphosa may be guilty of serious violations and misconduct.
Lawmakers are called to decide in an open vote, by simple majority, whether to launch an impeachment investigation against Ramaphosa – a lengthy probe that could lead to his removal from office
