Ramaphosa Holds Firm Amidst Impeachment Turmoil

On Monday, African National Congress Chairman Gwede Mantashe announced that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is not resigning. This statement precedes Ramaphosa's national address concerning a revived impeachment process, stemming from a scandal in which foreign cash was stolen from his ranch.

Ramaphosa Holds Firm Amidst Impeachment Turmoil
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In a recent broadcast on Newzroom Afrika, Gwede Mantashe, the national chairman of South Africa's African National Congress, confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be stepping down.

The statement comes ahead of Ramaphosa's awaited address to the nation at 2000 local time (1800 GMT). This follows a judicial decision to reinstate impeachment proceedings against him.

The looming scandal involves allegations of foreign currency being stolen from a sofa on the President's ranch, adding fuel to the political fire.

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