By Marcus Moloko
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dispelled speculation surrounding his alleged relationship with businessman and corruption-accused Hangwani Maumela, a man at the centre of a high-profile probe linked to the looting of Tembisa Hospital.
Addressing the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said he does not consider Maumela a relative, despite a familial connection through a previous marriage.
“I walk past that house when I go on my [morning] walks. In 2024, I am walking on that same street. A person comes out this house and greets me. As I often meet people, I ask who are you and he says he is Hangwani Maumela. That’s how he introduces himself to me. I say you are the Maumela who is putting my name into disrepute. As I have encountered this person, I then walk away.”
The controversy emerged after video footage surfaced showing Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s multimillion rand
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