'They are out of touch with the reality of the country they are supposed to lead and they are indifferent to the realities of South Africans,' said Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla.
Civil society and labour unions have accused ministers of being out of touch and unconcerned because they got generators worth R7m for their official residences and don't have to suffer the consequences of Eskom blackouts.
"They are out of touch with the reality of the country they are supposed to lead and they are indifferent to the realities of South Africans," said Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla...If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
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