Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to come clean about his past.
Her comments were in response to a tweet from Ramaphosa’s official X account regarding South Africa’s international relations. This comes as the United States (US) Department of Justice investigates MTN over alleged bribery and corruption
Ramaphosa served as chairperson of MTN from 2001 to 2013, when Irancell was established. This was when allegations of bribery first emerged over contracts in Iran and Afghanistan.
Read the full version of the “Zille calls on Ramaphosa to ‘tell the truth’ on MTN links“ article.
RAMAPHOSA’S HISTORY WITH MTN
In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said South Africa’s national interest will always remain independent. He stated that the country will not be beholden to external influence, reflecting constitutional values and national priorities.
“As we continue to engage constructively with the international community, we have been consistent that this should always be on the basis of mutual respect,” he added.
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