Ramaphosa to be saved by manufactured evidence?

Ramaphosa has been mired in controversy after former spy boss Arthur Fraser laid criminal charges against him last week, emanating "from the theft of millions of US dollars, (reportedly more than $4m) concealed within the premises of the president's Phala Phala farm in Waterberg, Limpopo, by criminals who were colluding with his domestic worker".

Fraser accused Ramaphosa of concealing the crime from authorities and claimed to be in possession of evidence showing the incident happened in February 2020.

Ramaphosa, however, denied involvement in criminal activity.

Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa reported the incident to the head of the Presidential Protection Unit of the police service for investigation.

Cele told journalists on Friday cases don't get reported directly to him.

"Nobody reports cases to me. They investigate, take them to court and many of those cases, I will see at court. This one was opened a few days ago. Like all other cases, it will be investigated."

On Monday, the president indicated he will appear before the ANC integrity commission to answer allegations against him.

SowetanLIVE sister publication TimesLIVE reported that Ramaphosa told the party's national working committee (NWC) he would appear before the integrity commission, after Tony Yengeni called on him to step aside and allow an acting president to take over. Yengeni also suggested the president appear before the commission.

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe confirmed the upcoming appearance.