Statement on social media smear campaign

The Office of the Deputy President is aware of social media messages, which take the form of media enquiries from a Sunday newspaper, that make various claims about Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s personal life.
 
There is no doubt that these messages have been circulated as part of a deliberate campaign to smear the person of the Deputy President. They are a transparent attempt to distort personal email correspondence that could only have been obtained through criminal means.
 
The Deputy President will in due course release a detailed statement on the allegations contained in the messages.

 
Enquiries:
 
Tyrone Seale – 083 5757 440
Acting Spokesperson for the Deputy President
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria