# South African president temporarily halts impeachment inquiry over farm scandal

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa won a court bid to pause an impeachment inquiry into his alleged involvement in the "Farmgate" scandal, where large sums of foreign currency were stolen from his farm. The temporary halt allows him to challenge the inquiry's legality. This decision delays a politically charged probe that could impact his presidency ahead of upcoming elections.

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- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwymj9lkx13o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:34:04 GMT