SA loses trust in Ramaphosa after he was spotted with Hangwani Maumela

Loss of Trust in President Ramaphosa

South Africans have lost trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa after he was caught lying about not knowing his alleged tycoon nephew, Hangwani Maumela, in 2022.

In 2022, President Ramaphosa denied knowing Hangwani Maumela, but was later spotted hugging the businessman outside his mansion, which was raided by the SIU in connection with the looted R2 billion Tembisa Hospital fund.

Many South Africans saw a pattern in Ramaphosa’s behaviour, where he claims not to know a thing and moves on from the issue as if nothing happened.

This incident has led to a loss of trust in the president, with many citizens questioning his credibility.

Author's summary: Ramaphosa's credibility is questioned.

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Briefly Briefly — 2025-10-12

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