Minister in Hot Water Over Disability Incident | Johannesburg News

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina’s latest scandal has ignited national outrage after a viral video showed her hurling harsh insults at a disabled resident during a community meeting in Kouga. The incident erupted when the resident, asked to leave during a Q&A, allegedly provoked a fiery response from the minister — who reportedly chased him out and used offensive language. Kouga Administrator Kyle Minnaar condemned the behavior as an abuse of power and a disgrace for a Cabinet minister, noting she was campaigning for the ANC while in official capacity. This isn’t her first brush with controversy — last year she drew criticism for performing at a summit, and earlier this year she danced in Ethiopia while South Africans grapple with water shortages. Online reactions are split, with some defending her and others calling for accountability. Meanwhile, the municipality’s official statement glossed over the confrontation, focusing instead on a sewer pump station launch — a stark contrast to the chaos that unfolded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ea3b30415ea816e