Not for the first time, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been addressed by his unofficial nickname, “Cupcake”.
The 72-year-old delivered the keynote speech at the 7th Social Justice Summit held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday, 17 October.
STUDENT CALLS RAMAPHOSA BY NICKNAME
Introducing President Ramaphosa to the stage at the summit was a group of students from around the province.
One boldly claimed: “It’s an honour to be here. It’s my first time seeing the president. Hello, Cupcake!”
The learner waved at the president, who later posed for pictures with the group.
It’s not the first time Ramaphosa has been referred to as “Cupcake” during public appearances.
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WHY IS THE PRESIDENT CALLED CUPCAKE?
After the social media blunder, many South Africans referred to President Ramaphosa by his nickname, “cupcake”.
According to IOL, the term of endearment was given to the president in 2017, as seen in messages allegedly sent to him by multiple women amid allegations he was sleeping with and financing several young women.
In a leaked email, Ramaphosa – then running for the presidency – also allegedly used the term “cupcake” to describe one of the women.
In a sit-down interview with the Sunday Times, Ramaphosa admitted to having an affair with a woman from Limpopo.
He said, “I had a relationship with only one person, and it ended. I dealt with it with my wife. We now have a professional relationship.”
He said, “I had a relationship with only one person, and it ended. I dealt with it with my wife. We now have a professional relationship.”
RAMAPHOSA’S WIFE AND KIDS
President Cyril Ramaphosa is married to Tshepo Motsepe, his third wife. Tshepo – a medical doctor – is the sister of billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe.
The couple have three children– son Tumelo, a businessman and avid gym enthusiast, and daughters Keneilwe, an architect, and Mashudu, a law student.
The President also has two other children from previous marriages. They are; firstborn son Andile from his first wife Hope, and daughter Tulisa, whose mother was Cyril’s second wife, Nomazizi Mtshotshisana, who died from an illness in 2008.
