13 June 2019 Media statement on behalf of Dr Patrice Motsepe on Botswana media report We have received inquiries concerning a media report from Botswana, and the legal action that has been instituted, Dr Patrice Motsepe did not pay or contribute a single cent for political purposes or in ‘connection with the upcoming presidential elections in Botswana. tions that he pledged R22m to any political party or persons, or thathe was in or was party to smuggling money into Botswana are absolutely false and false and defamatory allegations gave rise to the legal action that was recently iated in Botswana, We do not wantto get involved, and have no interests, in the politics of Botswana or the developments of any political party. Dr Motsepe is often requested to meet prominent international business leaders, philanthropists and former heads of state. courtesy meeting at OR Tambo International Airport with former president Ian Khama was also agreed to because friendship and ties between their fa /hich began when both th Seretse Khama and Mr ABC Motsepe, were students at the University Our lawyers have been to Botswana during the week to try to deal with these disturbing and worrisome developments. For any questions and inquiries contact: Sandile Langa African Rainbow Minerals Legal Department hs797254