By: Natasha Archary
Disgraced Springbok dietician, Zeenat Simjee has responded to allegations she was having an affair with Bok flyhalf, Elton Jantjies.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the dietician vehemently denies reports that is engaging in sexual relations with the married father of three.
“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.”
Zeenat Simjee on allegations she is having an affair with Elton Janties
News of an alleged affair between Jantjies and Simjee broke last week with the Rapport claiming that Jantjies had failed to settle a R26 000 bill at a guesthouse he booked for both Simjee and himself.
Reports suggest the pair began a love affair in Mbombela in August, ahead of the Boks’ Rugby Championship Test.
Bok management decided to send both Jantjies and Simjee back home to eliminate team distractions as the national rugby team prepare to face Argentina.
In her statement, Zeenat Simjee vehemently denies the affair saying she wasn’t even in Mbombela that weekend as she had a death in the family.
“The weekend ahead of the Test week in Mbombela, I had been with my parents dealing with family bereavement. So, the allegations of me spending time with Elton Jantjies at a guesthouse is devoid of any truth.”
Elton Jantjies has also denied the affair, responding to questions by his wife the Bok player said there was no truth to the allegations.
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