Cape Town –The recent television appearance of Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa wearing an expensive Michael Kors sweater has sparked controversy on social media.
The white sweater, which is believed to be worth R6 000, caught the attention of social media users, who questioned its high price and why the minister chose to wear it.
Live on @eNCA Channel 403 in conversation with @HeidiGiokos on the progress of the Energy Action Plan pic.twitter.com/Xg2o4ImPPU
— Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (@Kgosientsho_R) June 4, 2023
According to Times Live, a minister earns R2,473,682, while a deputy minister receives R2,037,129.
The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recently proposed a 3.8% increase in salary and benefits for politicians and officials in 2023, the report said.
These proposed increases were published in the Government Gazette after consultations with various government departments and officials.
Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
Let me guess he couldn’t wear a shirt and jacket because of loadshedding. Helper was not able to iron shirts.
— T – Mac ? (@RealMTshabalala) June 4, 2023
Read the room. I’m not saying don’t wear your fav brands. But your PR team has failed here. You are here to address an issue that’s crippling the economy daily, and the attention is on the indirect endorsement of a luxury brand. E nale bo out of touch…
— OT (@Its_Otee) June 4, 2023
Never thought I’d see a Minister wearing a Michael Kors crew neck while acting in their official capacity.
— Duwayne (@DuwayneEsau) June 4, 2023
Media trainers always say “don’t wear branded clothes for TV interviews, unless you’re promoting that brand”. For a govt minister, I can’t explain how insanely distracting that top is. https://t.co/yQ35PxfLCO
— Mbekezeli (@MbekezeliMB) June 4, 2023
Found it so disturbing & obnoxious of you sit there & speak of the energy crisis in a Michael Kors top like it’s nothing…
Tone deaf much Doc @Kgosientsho_R ? https://t.co/P3irReZYjY— Furaha B Tungande (@Forever_FiFi) June 5, 2023
Look as much as people can wear whatever they want , I find it extremely unsettling when politicians continue to flash their expensive items especially when that political party has been found in hot waters for fraud,corruption and looting of state funds. https://t.co/NE2Y4bYzNx
— Champagne Pipi (@Kokoleo_zn) June 4, 2023
Niyahlanya nina…yall saying a whole minister can’t wear a sweater coz its 6k? Thats not even 10% of his monthly salary. He probably bought it especially for this show. He’s a stylish guy let him be. https://t.co/Y5P8fE9CsG
— Him Jong Un (@Gooner77m) June 4, 2023
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
