Ntsiki Mazwai apologises after Havana Book Fair rant
Ntsiki Mazwai has issued an apology following her outburst over being excluded from the Havana International Book Fair in Cuba.
The outspoken poet had accused Minister Gayton McKenzie of corruption and alleged that both he and Unathi Nkayi, who replaced her on the delegation list, had conspired against her.
After publicly criticizing the radio presenter and the minister, Ntsiki later retracted her statements, acknowledging the impact of her words.
“I would like to sincerely apologise for my recent post. Upon further consideration, I realise that the comments made were not only inappropriate but may have caused unnecessary harm and confusion. While the intention was to express frustration, I understand that such statements can be misinterpreted or damaging, and for that, I apologise,” she wrote.
She further reflected on the importance of being responsible with public statements:
“I also recognise the need to be more thoughtful and responsible when discussing sensitive matters, especially when it involves public figures and important industry processes. Moving forward, I will ensure that my comments are more measured and respectful. Once again, I apologise for any offence caused and will work to be more mindful in the future. Thank you for your understanding.”
Unathi, who was offended by Ntsiki’s allegations, reshared the apology with a sharp response:
“Call me a PROST!TUTE AGAIN…….F..k around and FIND OUT @missntsikimazwai.”
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