It is encouraging that political leaders are now calling this out for what it is and saying plainly that Jacob Zuma is inciting violence. But it must also be said that Zuma is not merely inciting hostility against undocumented immigrants.
He is inciting hostility against Africans who are living in South Africa legally, who are properly documented, and who are conducting their lives within the law.
It is shameful that a former president would exploit such dangerous sentiments simply to win votes and settle political scores with the ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa.
He knows that many citizens may not fully appreciate the consequences of this kind of rhetoric, and he is cynically taking advantage of that.
It is also worth remembering that it was Jacob Zuma who issued hundreds of thousands of permits to foreign nationals. It is therefore absurd to portray him as an anti-immigration crusader. This is not about principle; it is about political opportunism.
Throughout his political career, Zuma has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to ride whatever wave he believes will deliver short-term political gain, regardless of the long-term damage to society.
Today, that means exploiting fear, resentment, and division for electoral advantage. Sadly, many people will fall for this cynical strategy without recognising that they are being manipulated.
WATCH | A group identifying as Vatsonga Machangani is marching to the SA Human Rights Commission this morning, demanding protection against what they describe as injustices inflicted upon them.
SANTACO is one of the biggest council in South Africa and I support their stance of making sure that people will make it to work on the 30th … people shouldn’t be affected by June 30th.
March and March movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has assured South Africans that there will be no violence, killings or looting during the planned nationwide demonstrations on June 30.
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@UncleFaruk_@mfc_mrpage They are not ready.. I'm watching TSN sports news those people hates @BafanaBafana. They were broadcasting @BafanaBafana vs Korea and immediately after the final whistle, they had to switch to another match instead of talking about the match. They will be ambarrassed big time
@mfc_mrpage We are going to play Morocco on the last 16 and you know what that means.. South Africa will be playing on the qauter finals.. Watch the space.... And don't say @BafanaBafana bought the game
Using Phakelumthakathi's calculations🚨
Giving 70 million people R100 million each would cost the government R7 quadrillion (70,000,000 × R100,000,000 = 7,000,000,000,000,000).
Bro definitely needs to stop smoking ntelezi😂🚮
President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that attempts to destabilise the country won't be tolerated. Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa assured members that measures have been rolled out to ensure no violence erupts on 30 June. Demonstrations demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa are set to play out next Tuesday. Tune in to #eNCA,channel #DStv403