Springboks dietician Zeenat Simjee has damaged her silence for the primary time this week, pouring chilly water over allegations she had an affair with participant Elton Jantjies.
The brunette launched an announcement on Friday after lately being despatched residence from Argentina alongside Jantjies following the bombshell allegations.
Last weekend, Zeenat and Jantjies have been within the South American nation as a part of the Boks match towards Argentina within the Rugby Championship.
Elton Jantjies launched his personal assertion – nevertheless, the controversial sportsman apologised to the general public to “everybody I hurt or disappointed”.
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ZEENAT SIMJEE DENIES AFFAIR WITH BOK PLAYER
In her assertion, Zeenat Simjee slammed Rapport for operating with information of an alleged affair, which she claimed was “false and baseless”.
According to the publication, Elton Jantjies wined and dined Simjee with candle-lit dinners, Moët & Chandon Champagne, and spa remedies throughout a stint at a Mbombela visitor home earlier this month.
But now the bok dietician – liable for offering professional recommendation on vitamin to the Springboks workforce – denied allegations that she and Elton Jantjies have been ever at a guesthouse collectively.
She additionally known as on the publication to “retract and apologise”.
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Read the total assertion by Zeenat Simjee under:
“I am the subject of some extremely negative media reports over the last week, tarnishing me personally and degrading my dignity.
“I appreciate the support of my fellow Springbok management team members who concurred with my choice to return home to work through this with the support of my family and relevant professionals.
“I chose to maintain a dignified silence while the media storm was raging, as I am severely traumatised by what has transpired.
“Let me unequivocally state that I am shocked at the level of sensational journalism from the newspaper that first published the article. I am devastated by the fact that a journalist and his newspaper could publish such damaging allegations on false and baseless hearsay. It is disappointing.
“As a young professional, I hold my profession in high regard. In the same light, it is an honour and privilege to represent my country and be part of the Springbok Team. As a person of values, I will not bring about disrepute to myself, my family, my profession, and all the many incredible people that have been kind, positive, and supportive towards me throughout this ordeal.
“The weekend ahead of the test week in Mbombela, I had been with my parents dealing with a family bereavement. So, the allegations of me spending time with Elton Jantjies at a guesthouse is devoid of any truth.
“This has cast an extremely negative aspersion and disgraceful perspective on my character to which other media houses have also added their perspective. I appeal to the original publisher to retract and apologise for the negative sentiment cast on me.
“I am committed to the Springbok Team and would like to expediently get this behind me so I can continue with my professional responsibilities to the Springbok team”
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ELTON JANTJIES: ‘SHE’S JUST A GOOD FRIEND’
Meanwhile, Elton Jantjies additionally launched an announcement on Friday denying the information of an affair with Zeenat.
However, the married, father of three used the chance to “apologised unreservedly to everybody I hurt or disappointed, my teammates, the Springbok management team, and SA Rugby.”
He added: “As a Springbok rugby participant, I’m a public determine, a task mannequin, and a hero to many South Africans, and I’m anticipated to stick to a excessive customary of ethical values.
“My intention was always to make myself, my family, and my fans proud, not only through my performances on the field of play but also through my behaviour in public.”.
“I did not do the Springbok jersey – a jersey that I revered since I was just a little boy – proud.”
Of Zeenat, Elton added: “For the record, the Springboks dietician, Zeenat Simjee, was never with me at either of the two guesthouses that I stayed at. She is a good friend and nothing more.
“That her good name is now being dragged through the mud is a shame. I will now concentrate on getting my life and career back on track and wish to do so privately, so this will be my only statement on this matter.”
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