What does Mthethwa have? Except his ANC badge – Mazwai
The outspoken poet has joined the debate about 'unqualified' officials, saying she's personally more qualified to lead than the arts and culture minister.
Poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai. Picture: Refilwe Modise
Mazwai has called out Mthethwa, tweeting the only reason he was a minister was because of his ruling party membership. She also asked how some ministers had no qualifications in their respective portfolios but went on to head those departments.
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Mazwai has gone so far as to suggest she was herself a more suitable candidate to be considered for arts and culture minister, referring to her master of arts degree and 15 years’ experience as a poet, writer and singer.
But guys kunini sibuza ukuthi how can someone unqualified lead an industry. ….Nathi Mthethwa included😕? He is not an artist
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) February 1, 2017
Many shared Mazwai’s sentiments, pointing out that the ANC preferred political appointments over qualifications.
Yazi MaMiya I am tired of ANC making us blacks a laughing stalk,failures,dnt listen always defend bullshit decisions dey make,
— SizaMaMncwa (@Siza91769592) February 1, 2017
I have a MA in the arts and over fifteen years work experience…..what does Nathi Mthethwa have? Except an anc badge😕
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) February 1, 2017
I am more qualified to be minister of arts n culture than Nathi Mthethwa. …and by far. My experience and qualifications say so….
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) February 1, 2017
Guys….can we discuss what qualifications ministers have pls? 😷
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) February 2, 2017
But guys kunini sibuza ukuthi how can someone unqualified lead an industry. ….Nathi Mthethwa included😕? He is not an artist
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) February 1, 2017
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