Limpopo premier distances himself from ‘name-dropping drunk’
Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha has laughed off suggestions that he was drinking with a local businessman before his arrest at the weekend.
The businessman, who was found with four crates of liquor, claimed that he had been drinking with Mathabatha before he was arrested by police.
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An image of the intoxicated man being arrested has been circulating on social media.
The popular Limpopo businessman was reportedly arrested in Polokwane on Sunday after he was found in possession of expensive liquor.
Mathabatha’s spokesperson Kenny Mathivha says the premier was shocked to find out his name had been mentioned by the man.
“The man who was found carrying crates of liquor and apparently intoxicated claimed he was drinking with the premier when the police apprehended him. He probably thought by name-dropping he will escape arrest.
“The premier again called on the police to arrest anyone despite their status in society if they are found in the wrong side of the law.”