South African President Ramaphosa Cleared of 'Farmgate' Charges

Prosecutors decide not to charge President Cyril Ramaphosa after a comprehensive investigation into the 2020 cash scandal.

The investigation centered on $580,000 allegedly hidden in a couch at Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm.
Accusations included money laundering, tax evasion, and breaching foreign currency laws, all of which Ramaphosa denied.
The controversy, dubbed 'Farmgate,' emerged in 2022 when former spy chief Arthur Fraser filed a criminal complaint.
Prosecutors concluded the evidence was insufficient to sustain any charges against Ramaphosa or his security detail.
The scandal had led to an unsuccessful impeachment motion against Ramaphosa, who was reelected as president in June.