Africa News of Monday, 31 August 2020

Source: bbc.com

South Africa leader to face probe over campaign funding

Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's President

South Africa's ruling party officials have said President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before an integrity commission to answer questions about a controversial campaign donation.

But Jessie Duarte, a senior member of the African National Congress, did not specify when Mr Ramaphosa would present himself before the party panel.

In a report, South Africa's anti-corruption watchdog alleged that Mr Ramaphosa had misled parliament about money he received in 2017, worth more than $36,000 (£27,000).

Mr Ramaphosa maintains it was a donation towards his campaign for the ANC leadership.

As President, Mr Ramaphosa has staked his reputation on cleaning up South African politics since he replaced Jacob Zuma.