Man Found Guilty of Stealing Over $500,000 From South African President's Farm

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A South African court has convicted Imanuwela David of stealing over $500,000 in cash from President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm in 2020. David was found guilty of theft and conspiracy to commit housebreaking, while a cleaner at the property was convicted of conspiracy. The theft, which occurred at the Phala Phala farm, became public in 2022 and led to accusations that Ramaphosa had hidden the incident. Despite admitting the theft occurred, the president denied wrongdoing, and an impeachment inquiry was later blocked.