South Africa's ANC stops impeachment process against Ramaphosa

African National Congress parliament members celebrate after President Cyril Ramaphosa survives an impeachment vote during South Africa's parliament debate on a report by a panel of experts who found that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have violated his oath of office, following allegations that large sums of foreign currency were hidden at his private game farm, in Cape Town, South Africa, December 13, 2022. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday stopped an impeachment process from being launched against President Cyril Ramaphosa, as most of its lawmakers voted to reject an inquiry report into alleged misconduct.

The outcome of the vote puts Ramaphosa in a stronger position to secure re-election as ANC leader at a party contest starting on Friday, and to run for a second term as head of state at a 2024 election.