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Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing over the scandal, which has been
dubbed "Farmgate" by the media. He has challenged the report in
court and not been charged with any crime, but some opponents
have called for his resignation.
Later on Tuesday lawmakers will vote on whether to adopt the
panel report, which would trigger the start of an impeachment
process.
But the vote is not expected to pass, after the governing
African National Congress (ANC) party - which has a majority of
seats in the National Assembly - last week told its
parliamentary caucus to reject it.
The vote comes days before an ANC leadership contest that will
decide whether Ramaphosa gets to run for a second term on the
party ticket at a 2024 election.
The foreign currency hidden in furniture at Ramaphosa's Phala
Phala game farm was stolen in 2020 but only came to light in
June. The theft has raised questions about how Ramaphosa, who
came to power on the promise to fight graft, acquired the money
and whether he declared it.
Ramaphosa has said a much smaller amount of money than the
millions of dollars reported was taken and that it was the
proceeds of game sales. He said he reported the theft when he
heard about it, contrary to allegations.
(Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Writing by Alexander Winning;
Editing by James Macharia Chege)
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