No, I did not instruct anyone, nor was I informed of instructions given to anyone in The Presidency to assist with the identity change of the individual referred to by the Honourable Member.
I am, however, aware of a media enquiry to the Office of the Deputy President in August 2017 regarding an exchange of emails on this matter in which a staff member in the Office of the Deputy President had been involved. I was briefed on the circumstances of her involvement and have ascertained that at no point did she act improperly.
Should you require more detail on the matter, I will arrange for this information to be provided to your office.