WATCH: Ramaphosa was supposed to fire Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
It comes after a picture on social media showing the minister having lunch at former deputy Minister, Mduduzi Manana's home.Mazwe Majola of the World Institute of Leadership and Development says the suspension is not enough.
“We commend him for the decision he has made but I don't think it's not commensurate with the deed the minister has done. For placing Stella [Ndabeni-Abrahams] on leave for two-months is not adequate. The President was supposed to be strong and send a clear and very strong to his comrades and to the nation as well,” Majola said.
“He was supposed to fire the minister. It was a slap on the wrist. It was a very weak and soft decision he made,” he added.The president accepted the minister's apology for the violation but was unmoved by her explanation.She has publicly apologise to the nation.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs.
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