President Ramaphosa Addresses Hangan Ma House Video and Corruption Allegations

President Ramaphosa's Response to Ma's House Video

• 💡 Social media videos connected President Ramaphosa to Hangan Ma's house following an SIU raid on the property.
• 📌 The Presidency clarified that Ramaphosa has no personal relationship with Hangan Ma, despite having been married to Ma's aunt many years ago.

Explaining the Incident

• 🚶‍♂️ On September 29, 2023, President Ramaphosa was on a regular walk with TBO Touch, Deputy Minister Thomas Mia, and Bishop Noel Jones.
• 📸 TBO Touch stopped his car near what is now known as Ma's house to greet the President, taking photos and videos.
• 🚫 The President was unaware whose house it was at the time and did not visit or emerge from the property.

Addressing False Claims

• 🏡 Ma's house is located on a street frequently used by the President for walks and drives, as it is near his Hyde Park home.
• ⚠️ The Presidency rejected claims that Ramaphosa visits Ma's house weekly, citing his extremely busy schedule.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Only his immediate family, security detail, Union Building staff, and ANC officials see him regularly.

Anti-Corruption Stance

• ✅ President Ramaphosa signed the proclamation for the SIU investigation into the Thembisa hospital corruption, from which Ma allegedly benefited.
• ⚖️ He instructed his family and relatives to avoid business with the government before becoming Deputy President, a directive Ma was not part of.
• 🚀 Ramaphosa calls for accelerated criminal investigations and arrests in the Thembisa hospital matter, emphasizing action without fear or favor.

Public Scrutiny and Accountability

• 💬 The speaker expresses public concern over the coincidental timing and the President's past family connection to Ma.
• 🔍 The public demands transparency and accountability, especially given the alleged corruption and the death of Babita Deokaran.
• ❓ Questions are raised about whether the President's explanation is sufficient, urging continued scrutiny from professionals.