South Africa: Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko offers apology to her staff over rant – 'I became emotional' By News24
In a statement issued on Thursday, Mazibuko denied that her instructions to senior managers in the department were illegal.
Her statement comes after amaBhungane published parts of the leaked audio clip of a meeting between Mazibuko and senior managers which took place on February 15. In the recordings, Mazibuko is heard shouting in isiZulu and English at a group of employees in a meeting about the building of sports facilities on which a combination of sports can be played.
“If you want to give me stories, then give me your resignation letters. I will fire you, you people who are not prepared to spend my money ,” Mazibuko is heard saying.“It doesn’t matter. Don’t tell me English. I want combi-courts. Ngithi , or bring your resignation letters. That’s all I want. We empower you, you are not empowered. Which department has an Indian that is a CFO, and an HOD who is a mlungu ? Ayikho including national . You must thank me for empowering you.
“We are working to achieve that MEC,” says an employee. In Thursday’s statement Mazibuko said she was apologising to the people of Gauteng.
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