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Imanuwela David and Floriana Joseph were convicted by a South African regional court for their involvement in the theft of R10 million from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm. David was found guilty of conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal, housebreaking with intent to steal, theft, and money laundering. Floriana was convicted of conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal. The incident occurred in February 2020. David's brother, Ndilinasho Joseph, was acquitted of all charges due to lack of evidence. The court heard that David acquired several luxury assets shortly after the burglary, including multiple cars and a house, using US dollars. The case has significant political implications, with an independent panel suggesting that Ramaphosa may have violated the law and the Constitution. The trial, which began in September 2025, involved more than 20 witnesses, some of whom were declared hostile.
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