News24 reports that the spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Education MEC was suspended on Wednesday after she was captured on video arguing with a colleague and using strong language.

The video showing Vuyiseka Mboxela, spokesperson for MEC Fundile Gade, arguing with a colleague and using strong language had been circulating on social media and had gone viral. In the video, Mboxela is seen standing with another woman and pointing her finger at the woman's face while speaking isiXhosa. The argument seemingly stemmed from Mboxela not greeting the woman. Mboxela wanted to know why it was an issue that she did not greet back. Mboxela said, "don't p*ss me off," and "don't sh*t on me". Mtima said the department did not tolerate any unbecoming behaviour at work, be it bullying, unfair treatment, or racism. As such, the matter has been escalated and a case opened with the Labour Relations Directorate to ensure fairness and the upholding of mutual respect among employees. Investigations into the matter have commenced. The woman who posted the video on social media, Smangaliso Mtengwane, said she had received it from someone else and had posted it to make the public aware of what was happening in that office. Mtengwane said that, in black culture, it was extremely disrespectful to not return a greeting, especially from an older person.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Candice Bezuidenhout at News24

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