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Presidency Denies Ramaphosa–Maumela Ties as SIU Seizes R133.5 Million in Tembisa Probe

Officials describe the 2023 street-side photo as a chance encounter during a routine walk.

Illustrative image: Tender tycoon Morgan Maumela’s home in Hyde Park, Sandton. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) | From left: Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya. (Photo: Gallo Images / Darren Stewart) | Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. (Photo: GCIS) | Bishop Noel Jones. (Photo: Jemal Countess / Getty Images for Family Federation for a Heavenly USA) | DJ Tbo Touch. (Photo: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu)
An aerial view of Hangwani Maumela's Sandton home. Picture: X / @RSASIU
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Overview

  • The SIU’s interim report identifies Hangwani Maumela as part of coordinated syndicates alleged to have looted more than R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital through fraudulent tenders.
  • Investigators report seizing about R133.5 million in assets, including luxury vehicles, during raids linked to the Maumela‑tied network.
  • A video and photos recorded on 29 September 2023 show President Cyril Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s Sandhurst house with Tbo Touch, Bishop Noel Jones and then adviser Jomo Sibiya.
  • Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the encounter occurred as Ramaphosa walked near his Hyde Park residence, denies any personal relationship or regular contact, and notes only a distant past family link through marriage.
  • The Presidency says Ramaphosa authorised the SIU proclamation and is urging law‑enforcement agencies to accelerate criminal investigations into the Tembisa case.