South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing tremendous pressure since a probe into the farmgate scandal found evidence of alleged serious misconduct over a large amount of cash being stolen from his game farm, after cash amounting to hundreds of thousands was reported to have been stashed in the sofa cushions of his residence.

Farmgate scandal: Ramaphosa’s future hangs in uncertainty, ‘announcement’ soon, says aide

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 500 billion rand ($26.3 billion) rescue package on Tuesday (April 21), equivalent to 10% of GDP of Africa's most industrialised nation, to try to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. South Africa has denied that it will be deploying 70,000 army troops to try and end force the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Watch report.

How South Africa will implement coronavirus bailout

South Africa has denied that it will be deploying 70,000 army troops to try and end force the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Watch report.

South Africa fights COVID-19: Prez Ramaphosa announces stimulus package