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Motsumi apologises for her ‘vile’ remarks against North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi

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Picture: The North West MEC for Education and ANC Deputy Provincial Secretary, Viola Motsumi

By OBAKENG MAJE

4 March 2026- The North West MEC for Education and ANC Deputy Provincial Secretary, Viola Motsumi has sincerely apologized to the ANC and the people at large. This comes after Motsumi was allegedly heard making remarks against ANC Deputy Provincial Chairperson and North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi in a conversation with the Deputy Speaker of North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Collen Maine during the recorded State of the Province Address (SOPA) proceedings in the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) in Mahikeng on Thursday last week.

According to the video making the rounds on various social media platforms, Motsumi was heard displaying her hatred towards Mokgosi among others.

However, she confirmed to The Guardian Newspaper that she has written an apology letter to the ANC Provincial Secretary, Louis Diremelo apologizing to the ANC and the people at large.

“I wish to apologise to the African National Congress, the government, the people of the North West and the country as a whole for the unfortunate remarks I made during the State of the Province Address (SOPA). My comments were ill-considered and do not reflect the unity, discipline, and collective spirit for which the ANC stands.

“I deeply regret any harm or discomfort my words may have caused to members of the ANC, the government, and the broader community. I reaffirm my full commitment to the principles of unity, renewal, and service to our people. Going forward, I will endeavour to contribute positively toward strengthening the organisation and advancing the collective interests of the ANC and the people it serves,” she said in a letter.

Motsumi further said her actions and remarks were made in a moment of anger and frustration. She added that she allowed emotion to guide her response, instead of exercising the calm judgment and thoughtful reflection expected of her.

“Upon reflection, I recognise that my conduct was inappropriate and hurtful, and I sincerely regret allowing my emotions to overshadow my respect for the ANC and the people we serve. It was never my intention to cause pain or disappointment. I accept full responsibility for my behaviour and offer my unreserved apology.

“I am committed to conducting myself with greater maturity, discipline, and respect in the future,” said Motsumi.

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Masepala o mogolwane wa Taung o solofetswe go tlhopa meiyara o montsha

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

4 Mopitlwe 2026- Khansele ya masepala o mogolwane wa Taung e solofetswe go tlhopa meiyera o motsha mo letsatsing la gompieno. Khansele ya masepala e solofetswe go tsenela kopano e kgethegileng go ya ka Section 29 (1) of the Local Government Municipal Structure Act No 117 of 1998, kwa ntlo-lehalahala la morafe (Depot Hall) mo letsatsing la gompieno kwa Taung ka ura ya lesome kwa go solofetsweng go ka tlhopiwa ga meiyara o montsha magareng ga tse dingwe.

Go begwa fa meiyara wa ga jaana, Thandiwe Sebe, e ne e le wa nama-o-sa-tshwere morago ga gore lekoko la ANC mono porofenseng, le romele maina a le mararo kwa ntlo-kgolo ya lone kwa Luthuli House kwa Johannesburg, Gauteng, go ka tsenela diteko tsa go tlhopiwa jaaka meiyara. Go begwa fa maina a le mararo a rometsweng kwa ntlo-kgolo ya ANC kwa Johannesburg, Gauteng go seka-sekiwa ele la molekgotlha Mosetsanagape Mosinkiemang yo a ikarabelang ka ditiro tsa baagi (Community Services) mo komiting ya ga meiyara, molekgotlha Nonteto Tafani yo a ikarabelang ka ditirelo tsa kgwebo (Cooperate Service) go komiti ya ga meiyara, le molekgotlha Itumeleng Maribe yo a ikarabelang ka tsa mafaratlhatlha (Technical Services and Infrastructure) go komiti ya ga meiyara.

Jaanong, modula-setilo wa lekoko la ANC mono porofenseng, Nono Maloyi, o boleletse The Guardian Newspaper fa ba setse ba konoseditse diteko tseo tsa go tlhopiwa ga meiyara kwa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung le wa kwa Kagisano-Molopo kwa Ganyesa.

“O tla tlhaloganya gore pele ga re ka tsenya tirisong toga-maano ya rona, re tshwanetse gore re emele lefoko go tswa kwa kantorong ya Mokwaledi-Kakaretso, Fikile Mbalula. Jaanong, tshwetso ya go thapa meiyara o montsha kwa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung le wa Kagisano-Molopo kwa Ganyesa, e lobaka e konoseditswe.

“Re ntse re emetse lefoko fela go tswa kwa go Mbalula pele ga re ka tsenya tirisong ditshwetso tseo,” Maloyi.

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