Minister of transport Fikile Mbalula's words of “inspiration” over the weekend have left many concerned, and others in stitches.
Mbalula was delivering the keynote address during International Civil Aviation Day at Polokwane International Airport. However, it was his interview with SABC that raised eyebrows after he said his job as transport minister was to “inspire.”
“I didn't come here because I am a master of transport, but I came to inspire,” said Mbalula.
This happened on live TV 🤣🤣. Reporters go through a lot. pic.twitter.com/omFC5vMBgk
— NkgonoNeria (@neriahlakotsa) December 7, 2019
Taking to social media, many slammed Mbalula for being a “comedian” instead of doing his job. Others said Mbalula was just being himself, the “funny guy”.
Here are some reactions:
I'm not usually lost for words, but then again I don't speak gibberish #FikileMbalula https://t.co/O5LFqZVLYy
— SWANK (@swank_ZA) December 8, 2019
Maturity trying to catch up with Fikile Mbalula pic.twitter.com/ZdFN48HB3p
— Property Guy 🇿🇦 (@Thakhani_R) December 9, 2019
We deserve to know the criteria used to appoint ministers. Haaai!
— Setsi Mokoduwe (@TheRealSetsi) December 8, 2019
Mbaks is a Clown de Lux. He shouldn't be tasked with serious matters of the State. 'Continues to think he's still at the youth league with his bizarre conduct. We can't continue to be subjected to this inane 'exuberance of youth'. If he wants to be funny, he should join circus!
— Peter (@manzmanzana) December 8, 2019
You have to give it to the reporter for translating and summing up what the minister said 🤣🤣🤣
— Mo (@Molatelo_Mak) December 8, 2019
