South Africa's Ramaphosa under pressure over 'cash and cushions' scandal

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • It alleged that Ramaphosa had hidden a burglary at his farm at Phala Phala in northeastern South Africa from the authorities.
  • Ramaphosa said $580,000 in cash was stolen from beneath sofa cushions at his ranch.