Disabled People SA says Majodina must go now over insult to disabled man
Majodina apologised after video showed her shouting expletive at man, saying she reacted after being subjected to profane language.
Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) has demanded the immediate dismissal of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina following an incident where she allegedly swore at a disabled man at a community hall in Kouga municipality, Eastern Cape. The video of the event shows Majodina shouting at the man, allegedly calling him "Jou ma se p*es."
Majodina later claimed she reacted after being subjected to profanity herself while the man was being removed from the venue. She apologized for her behavior, stating that such outbursts are a part of human experience and expressing regret for her actions. However, DPSA's national chair, Patrick Mahlakoane, was not satisfied by Majodina's statement.
He stated that they would write to the South African Human Rights Commission and insisted on Majodina's dismissal, emphasizing that public office bearers have a responsibility to uphold principles of equality, human dignity, and non-discrimination. The incident has also raised concerns about the continued marginalization of people with disabilities in South Africa's democracy.
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