‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s South Africa re-election bid

President is accused of trying to cover up theft of millions of US dollars hidden at his game farm

The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is facing the most serious personal challenge of his four years in power after claims he tried to cover up the theft of millions of US dollars hidden at his game farm.

The scandal - labelled Farmgate by South African media - could potentially derail Ramaphosa's efforts to win a second term in power and destabilise Africa's most developed economy.