Faith Muthambi’s deputy takes another swipe as SABC inquiry resumes
Deputy Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams appeared to take a swipe at her superior on Wednesday, ahead of the resumption of a parliamentary inquiry into the SABC board. Ndabeni-Abrahams posted on Twitter: "If they can tell u all is well at SABC and that there is nothing wrong done by the 1man standing u shud be very worried of what else can they do when given more power. God bless South Africa! Morning good people." This seemed to be a reference to the sole remaining member of the SABC board‚ Prof Mbulaheni Maguvhe‚ whose fitness to hold office will be probed by Parliament after a failed court bid to halt the inquiry. Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has been a vocal supporter of Maguvhe. The Sunday Times recently reported that Ndabeni-Abrahams and Muthambi are locked in a turf war that has exposed further cracks in President Jacob Zuma’s administration. It said Ndabeni-Abrahams had reported Muthambi to Zuma for sidelining her and treating her "like a PA". Interna...
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