Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has apologised after she was captured on camera not wearing a mask while attending the funeral of Jackson Mthembu.
Mpumalanga premier apologises for not wearing mask at Mthembu funeral
By Jonisayi Maromo
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Pretoria â Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane on Sunday apologised for a âmomentary lapseâ after she was caught on camera not wearing a face mask during the official funeral of minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu in Emalahleni.
However, Police Minister General Bheki Cele said he had spoken to the National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole to launch an investigation into the conduct of the premier.
Mtsweni-Tsipaneâs spokesperson said the premier had been âoblivious to the factâ that her mask had fallen off.
Social media users condemned the premier after the photos showing her without a mask were widely circulated on different platforms.