Marike de Klerk, wife of former Apartheid president FW de Klerk, has sparked controversy by revealing the close ties between her husband and top ANC leaders, including Nelson Mandela and Cyril Ramaphosa. In a podcast interview, Marike shared that De Klerk had developed strong relationships with these leaders, particularly during the transition to democracy. She notably mentioned a trip to Mauritius with Cyril Ramaphosa, then ANC General Secretary, highlighting the cordial nature of their interactions.
The recent revelation has sparked a mixed reaction across South Africa’s political landscape, with some questioning the close ties between ANC leaders and the former apartheid president.
De Klerk was once quoated as saying “If Cyril Ramaphosa keeps his promise then everything will be fine” The sentiments by De Klerk then also raised concerns about what promise was the former apartheid president reffering to.
