Mpumalanga premier says she paid admission of guilt fine for not wearing mask

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JUST IN: Mpumalanga premier says she has paid an admission of guilt fee and will be donating 1000 masks following backlash over her not wearing a mask during the funeral service of the late minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu.

Mtshweni-Tsipane ignited a furore when she appeared publicly not wearing a mask, smiling and giving hugs to mourners as she strolled out of the cemetery where Mthembu was laid to rest.“I have noted social media and media reports revealing moments where I was walking around without a mask.I wish to take this opportunity once again

apologise to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Deputy President of the Republic Mr David Mabuza, the Mthembu family, the people of Mpumalanga and the rest of the country.” said Mtshweni-Tsipane on Monday afternoon. To this effect, I have deposited a statement of guilt at the Vosman Police Station in Emalahleni where I accepted the necessary fine. Case number 314/01/2021.” said Mtshweni-Tsipane.

To further demonstrate my remorse, I have bought a 1000 masks that will be distributed in Emalahleni as part of public education and awareness campaign to demonstrate the serious nature of COVID-19,” she said. Mtshweni-Tsipane also sent condolences to all families that have lost their loved ones due to COVID-19.

 

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She's a judge now 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Mr President you biased when it comes to discipline. You suspended communications minister Abrahams. The same should apply

She can step aside,

She must keep those mask to her self for when she forgets one again, she just takes from the pack

Kutheni sizonyotjwa njena!🤷‍♂️ akayohlala emva kez'tshixo lomntu. We can't allow these ppl to do as they plz.

Whr is the proof?

While a 1000 masks are necessary, I wonder whose money they'll be bought with? 🤔

akaboshwe loyo

Is that all Why is she not arrested

Must then have a criminal record.

The Justice Department has decided to Expunge all cases related to lockdown so no criminal record if you were charged for breaching lockdown rules

But she said she didnt relize it dell off this morning I want to see the receipt and her spend s couple hours in jail cell with murderers and rapists like ordanary SAn.s do .

Pre-emptive move by the ignominious dishonourable Premier.

And should be held liable for any COVID cases arising after the funeral . . Personally!!!!! No sense of responsibility at all!!!

SAPoliceService took an easy one here. Ordinary citizens of this country spend a night in filthy police cells for this. She has set a precedence along with Abrahams. No one should be arrested for covid19 transgressions as no politician was never arrested for it

She still going to donate them wtf,she is the one who needs to wear them.

So now she’s going to be fired due to her having a criminal record? You see South Africa, it’s only Corporate South Africa (where governance still exists) that is concerned about criminal records, not the government!!!!

Y isn't she arrested like others what's so special about her if its that the case others should be released and also pay a fine to donate masks

Can we also get be afforded the same opportunity and not be dished out criminal records It's only fair

Since when do we fine ourselves and pay the fine. Is there not a legal process that should follow?

Question is what is her boss CyrilRamaphosa doing about this?

How nice she is making her own rules to suit her, we should all given an opportunity to decide what would be our suitable punishment

What a joke

Uyadelela losisi 🤨

She's deciding her punishment? Uyabeda lo

When is she resigning. She has a criminal record and unfit for office.

1000 musks are worth how much?

Uyasiqhela losisi. MYANC is a joke sies

We wanna see her in the back of police van. If paying a fine and donating 1000 masks is all it costs to walk freely without a mask, then I’m certain many ppl can afford that with ease.

Jail sentence please....

A sure disgrace of a premier ngr ! Step back bitch !

They must make an example out of her then bottom chain might see how serious is this thing of wearing mask. Sleep in jail with your out-lawlessness. 😏😏😏

VoetsekANC

Well done Mam.

Criminal record? If not that useless Cele must clear everyone who have been arrested for not wearing a mask.

So she has a criminal record now as per Cele....?

This country is a joke 😂

Where is she getting the masks? Who is she going to pay? Answers: ANC

Admission of guilt which carries a criminal record or the other one afforded to those above the law? Asking for a friend...

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What nonsense is this.

Ahh that is fair ? This piece of sh*t has to go !

Botse reya telelwa mo

So the Premier now have a Criminal record.

No consequence : just a slap in the hand.

Let her keep her 1000 masks. An admission of guilt is just a slap on the wrist. Our laws are just made to punish the poor. The rich,powerful and the well connected always get away with murder

Thats Leadership, taking responsibility

1000 musk😂😂😂😂

Fok

We must also be given that option...

Donating,people have masks and they are wearing them ,she should attach those masks to all her outfits like they do with babies and pacifiers

What about criminal record as per statement issued by Bheki Cele

How’s this sufficient?

It’s not enough, she must be placed on leave without pay like others for not adhering to the regulations. Admission of guilty comes with your fingerprints taken and recorded on the criminal database, was that done?

Are we going to do the same for fellow South Africans? I mean, let them buy masks for others as an apology?

She must be fired.

Siyabonga

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🚮🚮🚮🚮

We all have money to so that but Bheki Cele arrested many of Black people now they have criminal record. Is this woman so special better than who?

Oh how about those individuals who were selected illegitimate in traffic leanership? Openness & transparency on selection process please

What a joke!

lol criminal record nyana?

From our tax.

She must resign immediately.

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