Statement by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Ms. Thandi Modise nn Fake News Media Reports about her so called “Resignation”
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise, is extremely appalled and disgusted by what can merely be described as fake ‘news’ reports that she has resigned from her position. In an article by Opera News Hub, published on the 27th February 2024, it is reported that Minister Modise left her position in cabinet as well as from the African National Congress, to join the newly formed MK party.
Minister Modise categorically rejects any resignation claims or any insinuation that she harbours ambitions to leave the ANC to join any other political party. “I remain a loyal and disciplined member of the African National Congress, a party that has been my political home since the early 1970’s. I equally remain a committed servant of the South African people, having served as Member of Parliament in the first parliament from 1994, the Speaker of the North West Legislature, the Deputy Secretary General of the ANC, the Premier of the North West Province, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, the Speaker of the National Assembly and currently the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. I have full confidence in the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC collective” said Minister Modise.
The Minister sees these reports as barbaric acts of wedge drivers who are hell-bent at undermining the unity of the ANC and creating instability in government. The article is also a mockery of journalism. The public is urged to be vigilant and extremely cautious of consuming news from unverified sources. Minister Modise is currently seized with her government responsibilities as assigned by President Ramaphosa and continues to serve in the National Executive Committee of the ANC which is engaged in an intensive campaign for an outright victory in the upcoming national general elections.
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Amos Phago (Spokesperson)
Contact: 072 804 3427
