Jacob Zuma Trends on Social Media After Being Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison
- Former president Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found of being in contempt of court
- Social media users have rushed to defend Zuma and his critics have taken to the internet to celebrate the court's decision
- Briefly News took a look at what social media users had to say after Zuma began to trend online after the news broke
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Former president Jacob Zuma was trending on social media after the news broke that he had been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of being in contempt of court.
With Zuma's supporters becoming increasingly vocal and rushing to defend; his critics are just as loud. Both camps are taking to the internet in reaction to the court ruling.
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Briefly News took a look at what Mznasi is saying about the former president becoming a guest of the state.
Social media reactions after Zuma was found guilty
@HermanMashaba:
"President @CyrilRamaphosa, it is now time for you to do what is right!
#JacobZuma should not receive benefits from South African taxpayers for another day.
Someone who undermines our constitution and the rule of law should not receive a cent from law-abiding South Africans!"
@AdvoBarryRoux
"Hopefully, Jacob Zuma won’t present himself to the law enforcement within 5 days. I want to see something. #JacobZuma."
@moabelo_tshepo:
"I wish Zuma doesn't present himself to the law enforcement within 5 days. I want to see something I want to see Bheki Cele working for his salary ."
@Mawi_Mtshi:
"Long live Pres. Zuma no jail sentence will turn the ordinary South Africans against you. You will forever be the greatest ✊"
@edwardnmoloi:
"Welcome Baba #JacobZuma."
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L’vovo flames Nandos for cheeky Zuma advert
L’vovo and many other social media users were left fuming after the grilled chicken franchise Nandos poked fun at Jacob Zuma and his recent court ruling.
The franchise rubbed Mzansi up the wrong way and L’vovo made sure to let them know that he was done with them. The entertainer said that he would never be eating there again and would use his boycott as a chance to lose some weight.
“I used to love the chicken here but after this. Could be my chance to lose weight! It's been great fam. #ByeNandos”
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