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News24
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Ahee, Papa Penny, ahee! MKP MP lightens up Safa's appearance in Parliament
Screenshot The attempted grilling of Safa by Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP and musician Gezani Kobane, popularly known as Papa Penny, during the association's appearance before the parliamentary portfolio committee for sport on Tuesday left many South Africans in stitches. The musician-turned-politician asked Safa chief financial officer (CFO) Gronie Hluyo why he was still in the employ of Safa when he was facing serious charges of fraud and corruption while other staff members had already faced discipline and suspension. Reading his prepared question, Papa Penny was the talking point after the meeting. Some people called for Parliament to have translators and allow members to speak in their own languages.
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
'I'm not English': Papa Penny defends himself over language struggles in parliament
MK Party MP Gezani Kobane, popularly known as Papa Penny, has defended himself after receiving backlash for struggling to articulate himself in English during a portfolio committee meeting on sport, arts, and culture. Kobane, who has no formal education, was appointed as an MP last year and is not fluent in English. His home language is Tsonga. During the meeting, Kobane asked South African Football Association (Safa) officials questions about the fraud and mismanagement case involving Safa funds. However, this left many confused as to what he was trying to say, as he was struggling to pronounce some English words. This sparked a debate on social media, with many users questioning the standard of parliament and how he was appointed as an MP.
