Poet Ntsiki Mazwai took to social media to tug media persona Unathi Nkayi as she accused the federal government and Minister Gayton McKenzie of corruption.

Nevertheless, she made it recognized that the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Tradition tagged Unathi Nkayi to Cuba together with 14 different South African authors, but she shouldn’t be a best-selling writer.

The celebrated singer and radio presenter Unathi Nkayi was honoured to carry out for Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the prestigious Havana E-book Truthful in Cuba.

With the star profitable large on the worldwide stage, poet Ntsiki Mazwai took to social media to query her achievements as an writer. She additionally took a swipe on the sports activities minister.

An unapologetic Ntsiki Mazwai questioned Minister Gayton McKenzie, “They selected somebody who isn’t even a author or poet. Cuba particularly requested for us. Unathi shouldn’t be a author.”

In opposition to the damning remarks, Unathi Nkayi opened up about how their beef began. She has it that in 2002, Ntsiki Mazwai accused her of stealing.

Unathi Nkayi stated, “In 2002, two days after I hosted the SAMAs, she discovered my quantity and known as me. I had by no means met her, had by no means spoken to her, and didn’t know of her till then.

“She accused me of stealing her designs while I hosted the awards.”

The media persona added, “As historical past has recorded, I used to be dressed by the superb Mr and Mrs Mangaliso of Sungoddess, and I’ve by no means been a designer.

“My being has irritated her for 23 years, as in uyancitheka arhawzelelwe ngumstsi okwengathi uneworms (Her anger tears her a** up), up to a degree that she now says I’m not the best-selling writer that I’m.”

PUBLIC APOLOGY

Nevertheless, Ntsiki Mazwai has since apologised with a press assertion that has flooded on-line.

A part of her apology put up reads, “I wish to sincerely apologise for my latest put up. Upon additional consideration, I realise that the feedback made weren’t solely inappropriate however could have induced pointless hurt and confusion.”

Ntsiki Mazwai added, “Whereas the intention was to specific frustration, I perceive that such statements could be misinterpreted or damaging, and for that, I apologise.”

In any case, the apology comes after Minister of Sport, Arts and Tradition Gayton McKenzie threatened her with authorized motion after her damning allegations.

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