President Ramaphosa Clarifies Relationship with Hangwani MaumelaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has denied knowing Hangwani Maumela, a central figure in a massive corruption scandal involving the looting of over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital. A video surfaced showing Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s luxury home in Sandton, sparking speculation about their relationship ¹.
Ramaphosa’s ExplanationRamaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, explained that the president was passing by Maumela’s house while on a walk with his daughter and was stopped by radio DJ Tbo Touch, who wanted to take a photo. Magwenya emphasized that Ramaphosa did not know the house belonged to Maumela and had no personal or business relationship with him ¹ ².
Family ConnectionRamaphosa later revealed that he knows Maumela through a distant family connection, having been married to Maumela’s aunt nearly 50 years ago. However, he maintained that he had never met Maumela until recently, when Maumela introduced himself ³.
Investigation and Assets SeizureThe Special Investigating Unit (SIU) raided Maumela’s home, seizing assets worth R133.5 million, including three Lamborghinis, designer furniture, and expensive artwork. The SIU’s investigation uncovered that Maumela allegedly used a network of 41 companies to siphon off R820 million from Tembisa Hospital over two years ¹.
Ramaphosa’s ResponseRamaphosa expressed shock at the allegations against Maumela, stating that he was appalled by the corruption and supported the SIU’s efforts to recover stolen funds. He emphasized his commitment to fighting corruption, regardless of who is involved
