Two big fat lies about Ramaphosa give rise to a big fat question — how did he make all his money?

Ramaphosa was at the scene of the crime throughout the Zuma years, writes Barney Mthombothi

19 March 2023 - 00:01

An impression that President Cyril Ramaphosa, unlike other ANC cadres, was untarnished by corruption or unethical conduct helped to propel him to the top job. His minders were so successful in selling this lemon that he was hailed by some as a messiah who would save us from the barbarians at the gate...

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