Cyril Ramaphosa was not poisoned at BRICS Summit in India

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has officially dismissed viral social media claims alleging that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other world leaders were poisoned during the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi.

The ministry’s fact-checking unit labeled the circulating posts as misleading and unverified, urging the public to exercise caution regarding the rapid spread of misinformation concerning prominent political figures.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs says claims that Cyril Ramaphosa and other leaders were poisoned at the BRICS summit are misleading and unverified.

The rumors emerged following reports that the President had been booked off sick shortly after his return from the summit, leading to unfounded speculation about the cause of his health status. Officials have reiterated that these claims are entirely without merit.