President Cyril Ramaphosa Finally Confirms Meeting Hangwani Maumela in 2024

Ramaphosa's Relationship with Maumela

• 💡 President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified his connection to Hangwani Maumela, stating his spokesperson had addressed media inquiries about a video and photograph.
• 📌 He was married to Maumela's aunt 47 years ago but divorced 43 years ago, and in 2022, he genuinely stated he did not know Maumela as they had never met.

Encounters in 2023 and 2024

• 📸 In 2023, while walking, Ramaphosa was photographed with "Tibbo Touch" and "Mr. Jones" near a large house, clarifying this was not Hangwani Maumela.
• 🤝 In 2024, he encountered Hangwani Maumela who introduced himself, prompting Ramaphosa to confront him about putting his name into disrepute.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 On December 26, 2024, Maumela introduced Ramaphosa to his mother, Monini Maumela, whom the President knew from high school as his former wife's brother's partner and Hangwani's mother.

Clarification and Allegations

• 🚫 Ramaphosa emphasized that Hangwani Maumela is not a direct relative and denied any formal dealings, meetings, or visits with him.
• ⚠️ He expressed being appalled by allegations that the large house near his walking route was built with improperly acquired money.
• ✅ The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is actively taking action to reclaim this alleged stolen money, a move Ramaphosa supports.