Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula took to social media to show off his department's beautiful new 'vrr phaas'.
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The stunning and most importantly, fast, cars caused strong reactions from Mzansi social media users. A few were impressed by the vehicles while others felt that they were an unnecessary expenditure.
Mbalula's Twitter post was captioned:
"Did you spot any of these on the road this past Dezemba?"
Social media users had cheeky responses to the minister's question. Twitter user Blak___Sam said:
"Quite a few actually. Their 'cold drink' is much more steeper compared to EMPD and JPMD I must say..."
Pukeryou said:
"Hey their Coke is too expensive aowa"
Potso198 said:
"They were visible but very arrogant in most instances..."
Bakwe22 said:
"Got chased by the 340i in my @volkswagen mk1 2.0L Golf and funny enough they couldn't catch me."
VelempiniN said:
"Yes, they nearly ran me off the road."
BabsKatli said:
"I spotted luxury cars driven by traffic officers in Brits in the North West this festive. There was a Mercedes Benz amongst those cars. Are these state owned?"
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Khathumudau said:
"I really wish I have control of my tax money, really..."
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