@vmnewsdaily: PREMIER PHOPHI RAMATHUBA SAYS 'BEN 10s' ARE THE DOWNFALL OF WOMEN IN POWER LULEKANI – Limpopo Premier has sparked widespread debate after warning that relationships with younger men, commonly referred to as "Ben 10s", are contributing to the downfall of women in positions of power within the ANC. Speaking during the official handover of a newly built house to the family of conjoined twins in Lulekani on Wednesday, Ramathuba urged women leaders not to allow personal relationships to interfere with their judgment or public responsibilities. "I must take this out of my chest, the downfall of all women. You are given power, but some boy you saw grow up makes you change," she said. Her remarks have since ignited discussion about relationships involving powerful women and significantly younger men. Coming from one of the ANC's most senior leaders in Limpopo, the comments are likely to intensify public scrutiny of such relationships and the role they may play in influencing leaders' decisions. The Premier's comments have also raised questions about power dynamics where one partner occupies a position of significant political authority while the other is considerably younger. Some observers argue that, just as relationships between older men in power and much younger women often attract scrutiny over potential exploitation or undue influence, similar questions may arise when the roles are reversed. 💬 Do you believe relationships involving public officials and significantly younger partners deserve greater public scrutiny because of potential power imbalances? #VMNews #Limpopo #PhophiRamathuba #ANC #Ben10

VM News

Open In TikTok:

Region: ZA

Wednesday 08 July 2026 18:03:54 GMT