The Defence Minister stated that neither a coup nor an insurrection was likely.

This conflicts Ramaphosa’s statement that the unrest was a failed attempt at an insurrection.

The publication confirmed that Mapisa-Nqakula stated that there was no evidence indicating a coup or insurrection.

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He said that it is a battle that the country cannot afford to lose.

He urged South Africans to unite and rebuild.

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Defence minister Nosiviwe reportedly, contradicts, Ramaphosa, coup, insurrection

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has contradicted President Cyril Ramaphosa in terms of a failed attempt at a coup. Image: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images and Thierry MonasseSource: Getty Images

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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