- Influencer Tebogo Thobejane has gone viral after linking Tumelo Ramaphosa to the ‘Witness D’ saga.
- ‘Witness D’, a key figure in a high-profile commission, was shot dead on Friday.
- Thobejane took to social media to blast the justice system and attack her critics.
- She specifically called out President Ramaphosa’s son, Tumelo, and podcaster MacG.
- The rant has sparked a massive online debate about safety and elite impunity in SA.
South African social media is in a frenzy after influencer and actress Tebogo Thobejane released a scathing video following the assassination of ‘Witness D’. The witness, who was providing crucial testimony at the Madlanga Commission, was gunned down in a brazen attack on Friday. Thobejane, clearly shaken and angry, did not mince her words, dragging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s son, Tumelo, into the conversation.
Thobejane’s outburst appears to stem from ongoing online feuds and allegations that have swirled around Johannesburg’s elite social circles. By mentioning Tumelo Ramaphosa and popular podcaster MacG, she has elevated a criminal tragedy into a national celebrity scandal. She criticized the lack of protection for witnesses and hinted at dark undercurrents involving powerful figures in the entertainment and political spheres.
The incident has reignited fears about the safety of whistleblowers in South Africa. However, for the tabloids, the story is the explosive intersection of crime, politics, and Instagram fame. Thobejane’s video has been shared thousands of times, with Mzansi divided between concern for her safety and shock at her bold accusations.
Timeline
- Friday, Dec 6: ‘Witness D’ is assassinated in a targeted shooting.
- Saturday, Dec 6: News of the murder breaks, causing shockwaves.
- Sunday, Dec 7: Tebogo Thobejane posts her viral reaction video attacking Tumelo Ramaphosa.
Key Players
- Tebogo Thobejane: Actress and influencer at the center of the storm.
- Tumelo Ramaphosa: Son of the President, dragged into the controversy.
- Witness D: The deceased key witness (identity protected).
- MacG: Podcaster and critic mentioned in Thobejane’s rant.
