The legal battle over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm robbery is back in the spotlight, with the Western Cape High Court questioning whether there is enough evidence linking the stolen cash to allegations that the President conducted prohibited paid work.

The National Briefing · Sep 4, 2026 · 5m

The legal battle over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm robbery is back in the spotlight, with the Western Cape High Court questioning whether there is enough evidence linking the stolen cash to allegations that the President conducted prohibited paid work. The court has also raised concerns about how the Section 89 panel reached some of its conclusions, including whether Ramaphosa knew about or authorised the concealment of the money in a couch.

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