The attendance of ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula at the inauguration of Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has ignited controversy and drawn criticism from South Africans. President Mnangagwa, who has been in power in Zimbabwe since November 2017, secured a second term in late August. The inauguration attracted a significant gathering of people and international dignitaries, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Fikile Mbalula.
However, it was Mbalula’s announcement of his arrival in Harare, Zimbabwe, that triggered a social media storm. He posted, “Landed in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Harare,” along with photos from the inauguration ceremony.
In his captions, Mbalula expressed solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive socio-economic transformation. Nevertheless, his presence at the event sparked outrage among South Africans who argued that the Zimbabwean elections lacked fairness and freedom. Many accused Mbalula of openly supporting an oppressive government, and some even called for the closure of borders, suggesting that he should remain in Zimbabwe permanently.
Here are some of the reactions from South Africans:
– @Ori_RSA: “We’re closing all the borders; don’t come back….”
– @TapWater_ZA: “He must stay there forever.”
– @collen_sambo: “Hope you didn’t travel at the state’s expense, as you’re not a state official.”
– @ThePebbleInShoe: “Close the borders… NOW!!”
– @Noxza_dube: “Are you going to collect your bribe for supporting nonsense? You are a disgrace.”
– @Sbue_ndlovu: “Please stay there; awuna use this side..Shame on you. If it were the biblical times of Ananias and Sapphira, you could have been buried by now.”
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Landed in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Harare.
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) September 3, 2023
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