Champagne-popping Mamorobela suspended following allegations of breach of lockdown regulations
The video shows Mamorobela popping champagne and partying with friends.
A house party with friends amidst the strict national lockdown is viewed in a very serious light, especially if you are a public servant and the video trends on social media.
Tebogo Mamorobela, from the Board of Trustees of Brand South Africa, is now facing the consequences and was suspended pending the outcome of an inquiry into possible misconduct and bringing the organisation into disrepute in terms of the Brand SA Trust Deed.
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said a report was received from the board of trustees which indicated that Mamorobela was suspended in terms of Clause 25 of the Trust Deed.
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“It is incumbent of all of us to respect the lockdown regulations which are intended to save the lives of South Africans.
“It is for this reason that we fully agree with the decision of the board to institute a full independent inquiry into this matter,” Mthembu said.
The video shows Mamorobela popping champagne and partying with friends on Sunday, April 12, at a party hosted at a friend’s house.
SUSPENSION OF A MEMBER OF BRAND SA's BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS OF BREACH OF LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS pic.twitter.com/cfQS5RVtvy
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Two weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa put Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave for also violating lockdown regulations.
This was after a photo circulated on social media showing the minister having a meal with former Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mduduzi Manana.
Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams later issued a public apology.
She paid a R1 000 fine for contravening lockdown regulations.
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