Fikile Mbalula told to stop 'inspiring' and start 'doing'

09 December 2019 - 12:28

By Unathi Nkanjeni

The country's transport minister, Fikile Mbalula, was slammed by many people on social media after saying his job was to 'inspire'.

Image: Fikile Mbalula via Twitter The country's transport minister, Fikile Mbalula, was slammed by many people on social media after saying his job was to 'inspire'.

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
— Nkgono Neria (@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”.

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