GOVERNMENT has distanced itself from comments made by Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s comments that there was no insurrection, saying that her comments are not supported by the facts on the ground.
Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said government did not know where this contrary view came from because the facts did not support it.
Ntshavheni was briefing the media on Monday to give an update on the unrest that took place in the country last week.
“We want to clarify that the position of government is that as articulated by the President of an attempt at insurrection in the country. And that perspective is informed by discussions at the national security council, which is chaired by the President, and he receives briefing from the military commanders and also the other law enforcement agencies,” Ntshavheni said.
“Any contrary view, we do not know where it comes from.”
Ntshavheni said
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