Event Brief
Cash-in-a-sofa scandal threatens to topple Ramaphosa
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: A cash-in-a-sofa scandal tied to Cyril Ramaphosa is resurfacing and could force him to resign.
WHO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: The cash-in-a-sofa scandal is resurfacing and threatening Ramaphosa’s political position.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: It is being used to challenge Ramaphosa after the scandal led him to consider resigning four years ago.
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