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'I apologise unreservedly to this committee and to the SA public for coming across in a manner that is arrogant... It was motivated by the fact that I was under personal attack in the social media,' Themba Khumalo.

General view outside the Tottenham Hotspur training ground in London, Britain, in this image captured on December 9, 2021.General view outside the Tottenham Hotspur training ground in London, Britain, in this image captured on December 9, 2021.

South African Tourism Acting CEO Themba Khumalo has apologised to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism for his response to their R1Khumalo, along with the Tourism MinisterKhumalo’s apology came after committee chairperson, Tandi Mahambehlala, said she saw him talking to South Africans arrogantly.

“Before I go into this presentation made available, I apologise unreservedly to this committee and to the South African public for coming across in a manner that is arrogant. I was probably over self-confident in that presentation. It was motivated by the fact that I was under personal attack in the social media. You know I felt under pressure at that moment and I do apologise for my conduct at that press briefing. Please forgive me for that.

The committee unanimously resolved that the deal should immediately be stopped and called for an investigation into it.“Us we are putting our foot down to say if it comes to a push, we are going to write to the minister of finance and the president and that this money is reprioritised, because where we are seated minister, there are villages in this country where people are suffering and they need resources.

 

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Lobaba ukhombise ukudelela as if it's his money forgetting ukuthi its our money as ratepayers abahambe bayofa nalesalukazi sakhe usisulu

To late to apologize, now he wants to blame to the media for his arrogance, just goes to show his incompetence

A good leader must have strong emotional intelligence and be able to stand firm and not get intimidated by social media pressure.

He's too arrogant, that guy

Hay shame yena wasidelela maan, yerrr. Wakhuluma nathi ngathi ukhuluma nama 7 year olds.

He must tsek

He should apologise with the truth and then resign!

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The Congress of the People says Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu showed disregard for Parliament’s Oversight Committee on Tourism when she appeared with the board of South African Tourism to account for the R1 billion Tottenham Hotspurs deal.

he must futsek and step aside

You were playing with our money! Let's play with your money and see how you react mxm. mxm a whole bishop, you're supposed to have a heart for your people not a football club in a country that's so rich!

His plan to loot has failed that's why he was so arrogant thinking that he has one hand in jar

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I knew nothing about the Tottenham Hotspur deal: Sisulu - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has told Parliament’s Tourism Committee that she had no knowledge of the proposed deal between South African Tourism and UK Football Club Tottenham Hotspur. So she didn't about a R900m deal happening in her portfolio 🤔 🤡 And there she opens her mouth again... no truth will be spoken.
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