Lerato Mbhiza
The spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Education MEC Vuyisile Mboxela has been suspended, after a video of her in a heated conversation with a colleague went viral.
In the video footage Mboxela is heard using “harsh and unacceptable language” against a fellow employee.
Both the office of MEC and the acting Head of the department DR Soyisile Nuku have condemned Mboxela’s behavior saying it is “unwelcome at work”.
Further, a meeting with the affected employees has been arranged and a formal apology will be tendered, the department said. The matter has also been referred to the employee wellness directorate to ensure all these employees are counseled and briefed for them to be fit to work
“This matter has been escalated and a case has been opened with the Labour Relation director against her and investigations are underway,” the acting spokesperson for the department Mail Mtima said.
“The Department
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