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Can Cyril Ramaphosa survive a raging political scandal?

South Africa鈥檚 President has said he won鈥檛 resign over money stolen from his farm

After days of political pressure, South Africa鈥檚 President Ramaphosa has said that he does not intend to resign.
The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft.
A panel of legal experts concluded that he has a case to answer.
The top leadership of his party - the African National Congress - are meeting on Sunday and Monday to see what steps to take next.
But Mr Ramaphosa鈥檚 spokesperson has said he will not resign based on a 鈥渇alse report鈥. And suggested he would seek a second term as the party鈥檚 leader.
So, what鈥檚 next for President Ramaphosa?

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