South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to resign following a scandal involving stolen cash hidden on his ranch. He stated he respects a court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings but will defend himself, asserting the ruling does not compel him to step down. The "Farmgate" scandal, which broke in 2022, has been a significant embarrassment for Ramaphosa, who campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, and comes as his party faces upcoming municipal elections. AI
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RANK_REASON Significant political event involving a head of state facing impeachment proceedings. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
