South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is embroiled in impeachment proceedings linked to a scandal involving approximately $580,000 in cash hidden in a sofa at his Phala Phala ranch. The scandal, known as the 'Farmgate' incident, emerged in 2022 when a former head of the state security agency disclosed the theft and accused Ramaphosa of misconduct, including money laundering. Although Ramaphosa claims the money was from the lawful sale of buffaloes, an independent panel found evidence suggesting serious misconduct, including concerns about the money's origin and failure to report the theft properly. In early 2023, the Constitutional Court ruled that previous parliamentary votes dismissing the allegations were improperly conducted, leading to the establishment of a 31-member impeachment committee to investigate further. Ramaphosa, who is in his final presidential term, has stated he will contest the panel's findings and will not resign. A two-thirds majority in Parliament is required to impeach him, which remains a challenging prospect for his opponents.