This comes after Mhlongo was heard in a video that has since gone viral that Mbalula had told him that the nationwide lockdown was going to be extended before President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement to the nation. 

However, Mbalula said that he did not view Mhlongo's statement as a mere joke, saying that in light of the disaster management period the country was going through, any misinformation was unlawful. Mbalula said that Mhlongo acted irresponsibly and recklessly. 

The minister said that he has discussed the matter with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

EWN