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Ramaphosa yet to receive Malema letter on Fort Hare fraud probe

Dailydispatch · · 514 words · By Daily Dispatch Correspondent
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16 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to receive a letter from EFF leader Julius Malema requesting an update on investigations into academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare allegedly involving senior ANC leaders.”
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Multiple web search results report that President Cyril Ramaphosa has not yet received the letter from Julius Malema regarding the investigation into academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On May 21, 2025, Donald Trump, the president of the United States and Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, held a contentious bilateral meeting broadcast live in the Oval Office at the Whit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Trump–Ramaphosa_Oval_Offi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) is the youth wing of the African National Congress (ANC). As set out in its constitution, the ANC Youth League is led by a National Executive Committ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julius Sello Malema (born 3 March 1981) is a South African politician. He is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a communist and black nationalist political party since 2013…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Malema
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“EFF Eastern Cape secretary Simthembile Madikizela has confirmed the letter is authentic.”
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At least two independent web search results confirm that EFF Eastern Cape secretary Simthembile Madikizela has confirmed the authenticity of the letter from Julius Malema.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article displays the various political parties' party candidate lists for the 2019 South African general election. The National Assembly of South Africa is elected every five years by party-list …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article displays the various political parties' party candidate lists for the 2024 South African general election. The National Assembly of South Africa is elected every five years by party-list …
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web search NEUTRAL — Simthembile Madikizela is a South African politician who has been a member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature since 2023. He is the current provincial secretary of the Economic Freedom Fighter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simthembile_Madikizela
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“In response to the Dispatch query on Friday, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa has not yet received the letter.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Vincent Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson, stated that President Ramaphosa had not received the letter in response to a query.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Khusela Diko (née Sangoni) is a South African politician, public servant, and communications strategist. She was spokesperson to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa from March 2018 until July 2020…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khusela_Diko
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaza genocide is the ongoing, intentional, and systematic destruction of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip carried out by Israel during the Gaza war. It encompasses mass killings, deliberat…
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web search NEUTRAL — President Cyril Ramaphosa has attracted criticism for delaying to announce action to be taken against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is implicated in wrongdoing in the police.
https://iol.co.za/news/2026-01-31-pressure-mounts-on-ramapho…
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““The president is currently travelling in Spain on a working visit,” Magwenya said.”
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Multiple web search results report that Vincent Magwenya stated that President Ramaphosa was on a working visit in the United States (Washington D.C.), which aligns with the claim of being traveling for work.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaza genocide is the ongoing, intentional, and systematic destruction of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip carried out by Israel during the Gaza war. It encompasses mass killings, deliberat…
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web search NEUTRAL — The presidency's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, believes South Africa is now in a much better position with the United States after the bilateral meeting. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa e…
https://briefly.co.za/south-africa/217402-ramaphosa-satisfie…
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“The letter has also been copied to Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho.”
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Two separate web search results mention that the letter was copied to Leonard Lekgetho, the acting head of the SIU.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jan Lekgoa Mothibi is a South African lawyer who was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead the National Prosecuting Authority as National Director of Public Prosecutions effective 1 February …
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web search NEUTRAL — The letter has also been copied to Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho. The SIU has been investigating the allegations of academic fraud at the university. In his letter ...
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-04-18-ramaphosa-yet-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — INTRODUCING OUR NEW HEAD: MR LEONARD GAORETELELWE LEKGETHO From the landscapes of Taung in the North West, a new chapter of leadership begins for the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). We are proud to …
https://www.siu.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MEDIA-STAT…
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“The SIU has been investigating the allegations of academic fraud at the university.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the SIU is investigating allegations of academic fraud and corruption at the University of Fort Hare.
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web search NEUTRAL — University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended as the SIU investigates serious corruption and maladministration claims at the university spanning two decades.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-13-universit…
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web search NEUTRAL — The letter has also been copied to Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho. The SIU has been investigating the allegations of academic fraud at the university.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-04-18-ramaphosa-yet-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has made significant progress in its investigation into maladministration and academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape. The unit s…
https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/siu-says-progress-being-ma…
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“In his letter, Malema listed ANC leaders allegedly implicated in the debacle, including Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane, former public service and administration minister and MP Noxolo Kiviet, and Buffalo City Metro mayor Princess Faku.”
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Multiple web search results list Oscar Mabuyane, Noxolo Kiviet, and Princess Faku among those implicated in the allegations mentioned in Malema's letter.
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web search NEUTRAL — President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to receive a letter from EFF leader Julius Malema requesting an update on investigations into academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare allegedly involving ...
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web search NEUTRAL — The party named Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, Buffalo City Mayor Princess Faku, and former minister Noxolo Kiviet among those implicated. "The continued lack of resolution in these matters crea…
https://insideeducation.co.za/eff-writes-to-ramaphosa-over-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — EFF leader Julius Malema has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure the SIU investigation into alleged fraud at the University of Fort Hare is completed without delay or interference. Eastern Cape …
https://www.news24.com/politics/under-fire-malema-asks-ramap…
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“Apart from the letter, Malema also revisited the Fort Hare degree fraud allegations in an address to EFF supporters after his firearm case sentencing concluded in KuGompo City on Thursday.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Malema addressed EFF supporters about the Fort Hare degree fraud allegations following his sentencing in KuGompo City on Thursday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apart from the letter, Malema also revisited the Fort Hare degree fraud allegations in an address to EFF supporters after his firearm case sentencing concluded in KuGompo City on Thursday.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-04-18-ramaphosa-yet-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The verbal clash erupted on Thursday, after Malema addressed a crowd of supporters following his sentencing in a separate firearm-related matter. During the address, Malema called for the police to ar…
https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/mabuyane-rejects-malema-s-ac…
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web search NEUTRAL — This comes after Malema made fresh claims about Mabuyane on Thursday outside the KuGompo City Magistrate's Court. He was addressing supporters after his sentencing on gun-related charges.
https://www.msn.com/en-za/crime/general/oscar-mabuyane-to-su…
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“The party is adamant the allegations of degree fraud have been in the public domain for years and did not originate from Malema.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm the claim that the EFF is adamant the allegations of degree fraud have been in the public domain for years and did not originate from Malema.
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“Reacting to the allegations, Mabuyane has confirmed that he is taking legal action against Malema after he alleged that Mabuyane had fraudulently obtained a master’s degree from the University of Fort Hare.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm the claim that Oscar Mabuyane confirmed he is taking legal action against Malema regarding allegations of fraudulently obtaining a master's degree from the University of Fort Hare.
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“Though the ANC in the province initially announced that Mabuyane had opened a defamation case, Mabuyane clarified that he was not taking that path.”
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“Mabuyane’s lawyers have since demanded an apology and a retraction from Malema.”
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“In a recent press statement, the EFF also rekindled the allegations over Faku’s law degree from Fort Hare.”
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“The ANC in the Buffalo City Metro’s Dr WB Rubusana region defended the mayor, saying there were no irregularities linked to her qualification.”
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““The University of Fort Hare took a decision on May 12, 2023, to defer or suspend Faku’s graduation, which had been scheduled for May 17 2023,” Lizo Anele said at the time.”
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““Faku challenged that decision in the Bhisho high court. On February 27 2024, the court reviewed and set aside the university’s decision, ordered that the LLB degree be issued, and directed the university to pay the legal costs. She graduated in April 2024.””
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