Presidency Dismisses Claims Ramaphosa Visits Home of Alleged Tembisa Hospital Looting Kingpin, Hangwani Maumela
The Presidency has strongly denied allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa frequents the Sandton home of businessman Hangwani Maumela, who has been accused of being the mastermind behind the alleged looting of the Tembisa Hospital.
A video that went viral on social media shows Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s home, alongside radio personality Tbo Touch, US bishop Noel Jones, and Deputy Labour Minister Jomo Sibiya — sparking speculation about the nature of the visit.
However, Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has dismissed the claims as misleading, explaining that the encounter was “purely coincidental.”
“The President lives less than a kilometre away from the property and often walks along that route as part of his fitness routine. On that particular day, Tbo Touch stopped his car to greet the President, and they took a few pictures and a short video. The President had no idea whose house it was at the time,” Magwenya said.
He added that the street is commonly used by the President on his walks between Hyde Park and Sandton, and that it is not unusual for him to be seen in the area.
“It’s simply false to claim that the President visits Maumela’s house weekly. That is a complete lie,” Magwenya said.
According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa maintains a very small circle of regular contacts — limited to his family, security personnel, Union Buildings staff, and ANC colleagues.
“There are only two private homes the President occasionally visits — his sister’s house in Soweto and that of his long-time comrade, Mr James Motlatsi,” Magwenya clarified.
He further noted that Ramaphosa has no personal relationship with Maumela, other than the fact that Maumela was once married to the President’s aunt, many years ago.
“The President is not related to him and does not have any form of personal association,” he said.
Regional Matters: Madagascar Political Tensions Raise Alarm
Meanwhile, Magwenya confirmed that President Ramaphosa and fellow SADC leaders are monitoring political developments in Madagascar, following rising tensions over disputed elections and governance concerns.
“South Africa and other SADC member states are deeply concerned about the situation in Madagascar,” Magwenya said, adding that Ramaphosa will hold talks with regional leaders to determine how the bloc can “constructively engage” and help restore stability.
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