In a political twist that has sent shockwaves through Parliament and beyond, Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson Helen Zille has dropped a bombshell – publicly accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa of hiding a critical truth that could land him in serious legal trouble.
Speaking at an impromptu press briefing outside the National Assembly, Zille claimed to have “irrefutable evidence” that the President has been “deliberately misleading the country” on matters tied to state finances, international dealings, and internal corruption.
What I have in my possession,” Zille said, holding up a thick folder, “proves that President Ramaphosa has not only lied to the public — but may have committed acts that would put an ordinary South African behind bars.
Zille alleges that Ramaphosa personally authorized covert financial transactions worth over R150 million to undisclosed foreign accounts under the guise of “economic diplomacy.” According to documents she plans to hand over to the Public Protector and Parliament’s Ethics Committee, these funds were never recorded in the national budget and were allegedly funneled through a shell entity linked to the presidency.
If this is true — and all signs point to that — it means we’ve been lied to at the highest level. We’re talking about abuse of public trust, misrepresentation to Parliament, and potential money laundering,” Zille stated.
She also suggested that key ministers were either complicit or willfully ignorant, and that whistleblowers inside National Treasury have been silenced for months.
In a chilling revelation, Zille claimed that a private source inside the Union Buildings recorded Ramaphosa during a high-level crisis meeting allegedly saying:
If this ever gets out, it’s not just my presidency on the line — this could send me to prison.”
Though unverified, the quote has set social media and newsrooms ablaze, with hashtags like #RamaphosaLeak and #ZilleFiles trending nationwide.
The Office of the Presidency has flatly denied all accusations, calling Zille’s statements “wildly irresponsible and politically motivated.” ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu called it a “cheap political stunt designed to destabilize the country.”
Yet behind the scenes, sources say top ANC officials were blindsided by the allegation and are now demanding internal briefings. One insider reportedly told The Sunday Times, “If even a fraction of what she’s saying is true, we’re in for the biggest political crisis since the Zuma era.
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