Gauteng's sport, arts, culture and recreation MEC Faith Mazibuko dominated the Twitter trends list after investigative journalism group Amabhungane shared an audio recording in which she is heard scolding her staff members and making racial remarks.
In the recording she tells her staff they need to do whatever it takes to keep the promises they made and deliver "combi courts", facilities that can accommodate a variety of sports, to communities before the May 8 elections.
"I don't care if you fly a kite or you do magic. Make it happen.
"Which department has an Indian that is the CFO? You are a second one, a woman. You must thank your lucky stars. Which department has an HOD that is a mlungu? Ayikho (none), including national, so you must thank me."
Tweeps weighed in. Here are some reactions:
All abusive and bullying managers, directors, CEO's ect should learn from this incident of #FaithMazibuko especially in the private sector where this kind of behavior is a norm.
— Nozi (@nozi03) March 14, 2019
Of course black people can't be racist... "and Nina you're the lucky ones" please pardon me for laughing so hard #FaithMazibuko pic.twitter.com/EEw4eoXa0v
— Mthokozisi Mabena (@Guspavibes) March 14, 2019
#FaithMazibuko"s behaviour and utterances cannot be excused. She should be recalled. What a bigot. 😡😡🖕
— xFactor (@Fragiie_Millz) March 14, 2019
I personally think #FaithMazibuko was being racist. ...I will not condone such, even if its done to other races....if I'm not doing my job yell at me but do not tell me abt the colour of my skin....hai maan
— Gabisile is my name (@Gabi_Nxumalo) March 14, 2019
People who record these altercations always behave for one simple reason. They are aware that they are recording, in fact they sometimes go as far as PUSHING the person who say or do more.
— Wandile (@wiseprince) March 14, 2019
NB : This is not about #FaithMazibuko
#FaithMazibuko the only reason why there's back lash is because she shouted at the untouchables, the white people.
— Spook of Mkhwanazi (@Tutu_Sekwati) March 14, 2019
Tsek, that Monica is incompetent. The question of Combi Courts is sacrosanct.
