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Ramaphosa continues to face onslaught from opposition MPs over Phala Phala:
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Ramaphosa Faces Renewed Criticism Over Phala Phala ScandalSix years after $500,000 was stolen from his farm, opposition parties persistently demand accountability from President Ramaphosa.
Key FactsFeb 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- President Ramaphosa remains under attack from opposition MPs despite being cleared by state bodies regarding the stolen US dollars at his Phala Phala farm.
- Critics insist on explanations for why over $500,000 was hidden inside furniture on Ramaphosa's Limpopo property.
- Three suspects are currently on trial for the theft, while opposition parties continue to challenge the president in Parliament.
- The Constitutional Court has yet to rule on the EFF’s challenge to how Parliament handled the matter.
Your Phala Phala scandal has rendered you ineffective when dealing with corruption and incompetence in your party and in your Cabinet.— Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, during the debate on the State of the Nation Address.
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