By PETER DUBEMore by this AuthorBy CHRIS ERASMUSMore by this AuthorSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on a two-month leave for violating a government-imposed lockdown meant to curb the spread of coronavirus. Mr Manana posted the pictures on Instagram, infuriating social media users who called on President Ramaphosa to take stern action. Mr Ramaphosa summoned Ms Ndabeni-Abrahams on Tuesday to express his disapproval of her actions. AdvertisementThe South African leader, according to his spokesperson, accepted Ms Ndabeni-Abrahams' apology for the violation, but was unmoved by the explanation she tendered. The Minister in The Presidency Jackson Mthembu will act in Ms Ndabeni-Abrahams’ position.

Source: Daily Nation April 08, 2020 11:15 UTC