Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake kaNcube Under Fire for Zim Political Trip: “Zero Respect for Them”
- Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake Ka Ncube have come under fire from Zimbabweans and South Africans after they were pictured alongside the country's president Emmerson Mnangagwa
- The stars were part of a delegation that visited the neighbouring country and were pictured rocking Mnangagwa's colourful scarfs as a sign of their support
- Social media users said the stars should use their networks and influence to blast the oppressive Zimbabwean government instead of endorsing it
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Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake Ka Ncube are trending for all the wrong reasons on social media. The two stars came under fire after they were pictured during a political trip to Zimbabwe.
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Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake Ka Ncube called out
Anyone who has been on social media knows how the political situation in Zimbabwe has led to the influx of undocumented foreigners into South Africa and other countries. Many, including the EFF leader Julius Malema, have been calling for Zimbabweans in SA to go back home and vote for change.
Surprisingly, actress Pearl Thusi and veteran actor Sello Maake Ka Ncube seemed to endorse the current government. The stars were put on blast by controversial Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono who shared a now-viral picture of the stars alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and accused them of doing anything for money. The post read:
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"Oh my God, those journalists and South African celebrity @PearlThusi on a propaganda tour in Zimbabwe on a mission funded by Zunaid Moti are now wearing Mnangagwa’s scarfs"
Pearl Thusi's team rubbish claims online
Pearl Thusi's team set the record straight in an exclusive message sent to Briefly News. The star was invited by a media company to showcase the developments and changes happening in Zimbabwe.
The message also poured cold water on the reports circulating on social media that they received large sums of money to endorse Zanu PF and Emmerson Mnangagwa.
"It was actually a tourism trip we didn’t get paid that money I was told people are assuming. It was to show the improvement in Zimbabwe to encourage tourism. So all this feedback is honestly very odd to me. But it is what it is.
"Pearl has a passion for travelling the continent and will take most opportunities to travel and learn more about people from all walks of life on the continent.
"She was invited by a media company to showcase the beauty of Zimbabwe.
"We are however not interested in partaking or fighting any narrative that people are pushing out there. We have learnt it makes no difference if people have their own agenda to push using Pearl or a situation she’s a part of."
Sello Maake Ka Ncube says his trip to Zim is both business and personal
Briefly News also caught up with seasoned actor Sello Maake Ka Ncube who debunked claims that he was in Zimbabwe to endorse Emmerson Mnangagwa ahead of the elections.
The star explained that his beautiful wife is half Zimbabwean so it has always been his wish to visit her wife's home.
"My trip to Zimbabwe is both business and personal. As I stated my wife is half Zimbabwean and one of the important things I’m here for is to fulfil one of her wishes of meeting her father's family. Secondly, I took her to the magical Mosi oa Tunya, Victoria Falls."
Sello also added that he was in Zimbabwe to showcase its beauty to the world. He also called out those accusing him of supporting Zanu PF merely because he is a celebrity saying he is unfazed by their opinions.
"Moving back to the current regime, it’s very unfortunate that by virtue of being a public figure, it gives people the so-called privilege to make assumptions and conclusions about one without any facts or merits.
"I’m in Zim to promote the country ahead of elections and after! If that makes me associated with any regime then people’s opinions of me are never my reality. I turn to lose sleep over people and their endless opinions."
Fans weigh in on Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake Ka Ncube endorsing Zim president
The picture sparked outrage among Zimbabweans and South Africans on social media. Many said the stars should start using their influence for change, not for their personal benefit.
@Farisai81 wrote:
"I loved @PearlThusi and @sellomkn but now that they have shown that they think Zimbabweans are for sale, I have lost all respect. They are an embarrassment."
@albertmachinda added:
"I have zero respect for every one of them. They’re not different from guns for hire, mercenaries. Highest bidder takes all."
@Mzi_kaMashobane wrote:
"We need to make @PearlThusi and @sellomkn trend for supporting a murderous regime that has caused the suffering of millions of Zimbabweans. Selling your souls in support of a murderous regime for a few silver coins. SHAME ON YOU."
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In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Pearl Thusi once again leaves a bad taste in people's mouths.
Mama Panther visited the late Mampintsha at his final resting place but got called out for her picture.
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