Dr Malinga Gets Called Out for Performing at the ANC Manifesto Review After Distancing Himself From the Party

• Dr Malinga was one of the performers at the African National Congress Manifesto Review
• The singer got dragged for performing at the event by the ruling party after he stated that he would never partake in their events
• Netizens were divided by this, with some saying he had the right to change his mind and others trolled him for wanting to keep the lights on

Dr Malinga's performance at the African National Congress (ANC) Manifesto Review left a sour taste in South African's mouths.

Uproar as Dr Malinga performs for the ANC

The ANC had their 2019 elections manifesto review on 3 September, held in Dobonsville stadium in Soweto.

Part of the lineup of performing artists providing entertainment was Dr Malinga. His performance was questioned after he stated that he would never perform for the ruling party ever again.

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Netizen @Mbhele_Xoli shared a snippet from Malinga's performance and said:

"Dr Malinga performs at the #ANCManifestoReview after he said he will 'NEVER' perform for the ANC again."

Netizens debate Malinga's change of heart

A screenshot of Malinga distancing himself from the ANC made rounds, making people confused about why he decided to perform on Sunday.

Malinga brought his energy and signature dance moves to the stage as he entertained the crowd of ANC supporters.

This is what tweeps had to say:

@Tabile_Zukile said:

"I was shocked too because I remember that 'Never', but I guess bills won’t pay themselves."

@JoyLethabo8 said:

"Mbalula made sure after seeing his tweet."

@LutendoMathobo said:

"What's wrong with that? He wants to pay his bills."

@LuthandoZibeko said:

"Surely, Doctor Malinga has a right to change his mind. So is every wise man."

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@The_Phsycologis said:

"He never said he would not perform at an ANC event. He replied never."

Malinga trolled for asking for birthday wishes for wife

Netizens have not always been easy on Dr Malinga. Just recently, he got trolled for asking people to send birthday wishes to his wife, Boitumelo Mosupye.

Trolls even asked him if they should donate birthday cakes as they previously assisted Malinga with paying off SARS.

Dr Malinga goes on TikTok live with female clothes

In a previous story from Briefly News, Dr Malinga got trolled after he went on TikTok Live while wearing a wig and female clothing.

He told Briefly News that he does not prepare for his stunts on TikTok, but he goes with the flow.

He goes live on the platform weekly at 8pm.

Source: Briefly News