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Ramaphosa's son fined goat for fathering child out of wedlock

Some of the members on Andile Ramaphosa's entourage arriving at Amama's residence in Kololo. Photo by Stephen Otage

What you need to know:

  • Ramaphosa is accompanied by his mother Hope Ramaphosa, South African High Commissioner and city businessman Charles Mbire.

KAMPALA.     

The entourage for Andile Ramaphosa, the son of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived at former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi's home in Kololo where the introduction ceremony is going on.

On arrival Andile was slapped with a fine of a goat, for reportedly fathering a child out of wedlock.

Ramaphosa arrived in the country last evening with a marriage proposal which he will present to former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi's family.

Amama Mbabazi (L) together with his guests enjoy a meal during the introduction ceremony of his daughter. Photo by Stephen Otage

Ramaphosa's has been dating Bridget Birungi Rwakairu who hails from Kigezi where the ceremony is called okushaba.

This is where the groom to be visits the bride's family to propose the marriage.

Ramaphosa is accompanied by his mother Hope Ramaphosa, South African High Commissioner and city businessman Charles Mbire.

Andile Ramaphosa and his entourage are ushered into the main house after their arrival at Mbabazi's home in Kololo. Photo by Stephen Otage

Bridget's relatives at the function include Amos Nzeyi, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, businessman Gordon Wavahmunno, Mathew Rukikaire, Hope Mwesigye and Brig. Timothy Mutebile, the brother to Bank of Uganda Governor Tumusiime Emmanuel Mutebile.

The marriage ceremony will be officially sealed when Bridget's relatives make a reciprocate visit to South Africa