Can Cyril Ramaphosa survive a raging political scandal?
South Africa’s President has said he won’t resign over money stolen from his farm
After days of political pressure, South Africa’s President Ramaphosa has said that he does not intend to resign.
The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft.
A panel of legal experts concluded that he has a case to answer.
The top leadership of his party - the African National Congress - are meeting on Sunday and Monday to see what steps to take next.
But Mr Ramaphosa’s spokesperson has said he will not resign based on a “false report”. And suggested he would seek a second term as the party’s leader.
So, what’s next for President Ramaphosa?
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