Solidarity warns Ntshavheni over ‘treasonous’ remarks
As Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo
Ntshavheni lands on American soil on Monday, back home she has been given an
ultimatum by Solidarity.
The trade union has given the minister a week to withdraw what it says are 'defamatory' statements.
"On the 26th and 27th of March, she made a statement that we are continuing with the misinformation campaign," said Solidarity’s Deputy Chief Executive Anton van der Bijl.
"And also on the 13th of May, she made statements to the effect that we are continuing with treasonous behaviour."
Van der Bijl said the minister blames the union for the strained relationship between the government and the US.
READ: Mashatile urges South African farmers to stay
Earlier this year, a delegation of Solidarity and AfriForum met with representatives of President Donald Trump’s administration at the White House.
It was after that meeting that some Afrikaners were granted refugee status by the US, citing racial discrimination and racially motivated attacks in South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa later slammed Solidarity and AfriForum as unpatriotic, saying they are badmouthing the country.
Van der Biji said Ntshavheni's accusations are false and harmful.
ALSO READ: Funding plight won’t derail HIV, TB battle - Motsoaledi
He said she must apologise, or they will go to court.
"She must stop this nonsense. Her statements, at least. If she has a problem with certain statements that we made, it's up to her to say; we are wrong in those statements, but to slander us in the public domain, that's not the way to deal with the matter."
Ntshavheni is among the ministers accompanying Ramaphosa on his working visit to the US.
Find us on social media
Follow the ECR Newswatch WhatsApp channel here
