Loss of Trust in President Ramaphosa
South Africans have lost trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa after a video surfaced showing him with Hangwani Maumela, despite previously denying knowledge of his alleged tycoon nephew.
In 2022, President Ramaphosa denied knowing Hangwani Maumela, but a video showed him 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, claiming not to know about scandals and moving on as if nothing happened.
The incident has led to a loss of trust in the president, with citizens questioning his credibility.
Author's summary: Ramaphosa's credibility is questioned.