Can scandal-hit Ramaphosa survive as South Africa’s president?

President Cyril Ramaphosa denies accusations of money laundering and bribery to cover up a February 2020 heist at his game farm, in which it is alleged that $4m in illicit cash was stolen [File: Maja Hitij/Getty Images]

Johannesburg, South Africa – In December, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) will hold its elective conference, and key provinces have indicated that they will support President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to be re-elected as the party’s leader.

But a personal scandal could see him face an impeachment vote before the conference even takes place.