Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba says women in leadership must remain focused on their responsibilities and avoid letting personal relationships and younger partners influence their public duties and decision-making.
Outspoken Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has set tongues wagging on social media after warning that the downfall of women in leadership positions is often linked to their younger romantic partners, commonly referred to as "Ben 10s".
Ramathuba made the remarks on Wednesday during the official handover of a newly built house to the family of conjoined twins in Lulekani, under the Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality in the Mopani District.
During her address, the she cautioned women in leadership positions against allowing younger partners to influence their personal lives and leadership decisions.
"I wish that when we are done, we can even look at registering this house in the names of all the children and not the mother," she said.
