AfriForum Demands Pemmy Majodina's Dismissal After Outburst at Disabled Community Member
- AfriForum has weighed in on Pemmy Majodina's recent outburst toward a resident during a community meeting in Loerie, Eastern Cape
- Majodina directed abusive language at a disabled community member after he insulted her when he was being removed from the meeting
- South Africans weighed in on AfriForum's statement about Majodina, with many criticising her conduct during the meeting
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
EASTERN CAPE — Civil rights organisation AfriForum has called for the dismissal of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina.
AfriForum made the call after Majodina directed abusive language at a community member during an official engagement in Loerie, Eastern Cape, on 9 September 2026. The community member at the receiving end of the minister's outburst is allegedly disabled.
The incident occurred during what was meant to be a formal community meeting in the Kouga area. The minister took offence to the resident swearing at her and responded in kind.
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The incident drew immediate comparisons online to Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, who faced similar backlash in late August 2026. Morero was in hot water for using profane language toward a resident during a community meeting in Tshepisong over electricity outages.
AfriForum cites breach of ministerial code
AfriForum argued that Majodina's conduct was inconsistent with the code of ethics governing ministers, which requires that a minister act with integrity at all times and in all respects in accordance with their office and the broader government.
Lambert de Klerk, AfriForum's manager of Environmental Affairs, described the minister's behaviour as "unacceptable."
"Regardless of the circumstances under which this remark was made, the minister should always listen to community members' objections with respect. The fact that she reacted in this way indicates that she is unfit for the position of minister," De Klerk said.
Beyond demanding her resignation, AfriForum called on members of Parliament who oppose Majodina's conduct to file a formal complaint with the Public Protector under the Ethics of Members of the Executive Act 82 of 1998, so that an independent investigation into her actions can be pursued.
How did South Africans react?
Ansie Kruger wrote:
"Wow, wow, wow. No integrity. None."
Jan Van Rensburg commented:
"Such a person does not belong in any position of authority."
Andre Van Der Merwe said:
"Their true colours are showing daily these days."
Elna Le Roux added:
"Oh my. I am so tired of these politicians."
Cyril Ramaphosa discusses Morero's outburst
President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly criticised Morero over a swearing incident at a Tshepisong service delivery imbizo.
Morero directed profanity at a resident who accused him of being a criminal during the August community meeting
Briefly News reported that the incident drew sharp criticism from opposition parties as local election campaigning heats up.
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