South Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Fresh Resignation Calls After Court Ruling Shock
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Published: May 11, 2026, 20:15 IST | Updated: May 11, 2026, 20:15 IST
Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed political pressure after a court decision reopened an old impeachment-related probe that had previously been blocked by the ruling African National Congress in 2022. The development has triggered fresh calls for his resignation and sparked debate within the ANC over the political implications of the ruling. The controversy could deepen divisions inside South Africa’s governing party ahead of crucial political battles.
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