South Africa: 'Exposés About South Africa's Deputy President Point to Ulterior Motives

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The recent media "revelations" about South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's several alleged extramarital affairs are the classic approach to creating doubt about a prominent person's integrity.

They also call into question his claim to be a suitable moral or ethical alternative to President Jacob Zuma's corrupt administration. The latest accusations are meant to attack the very foundation of his campaign to lead both the ANC and the country. Ramaphosa admitted to having had an affair a decade ago.

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