“We’re Not Shocked”: SA Woman’s Reactions to Jacinta x AfriForum Partnership Sparks Heated Debate
- A South African woman shared her reaction to Jacinta announcing a collaborative working group with AfriForum, saying even Jacinta’s supporters were left in shock
- The video called out those who did not understand why the partnership was controversial, and named popular X user ChrisExcel among those surprised by the move
- Viewers were divided, with some defending Jacinta’s decision and others feeling betrayed by her alliance with the organisation
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A South African woman took to social media on 18 August 2026 to share her reaction to the announcement that Jacinta had joined forces with AfriForum, a move that left many of her own supporters stunned.
In the video posted by @_Tee__G on X, the woman did not hold back. She said Jacinta’s decision to work alongside AfriForum came as a genuine shock, even to those who had stood by her. She noted that a small group of people still could not understand why the pairing was being treated as such a big deal.
She also pointed to popular X figure ChrisExcel, saying he too was visibly taken aback by the news, and that he had previously raised money to purchase cattle for Jacinta as a gesture of solidarity.
AfriForum and Jacinta: Why the alliance raised eyebrows
AfriForum is a South African civil rights organisation that primarily advocates for Afrikaner interests. It has been a lightning rod for controversy over the years, with critics accusing it of defending apartheid-era structures and opposing transformation policies.
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Its alignment with Jacinta, who had built support among black South Africans on issues such as illegal immigration, struck many as deeply contradictory.
The announcement of a collaborative working group between Jacinta and AfriForum drew immediate attention online, with the partnership framed as a platform for shared learning and cooperation.
Watch the video that sparked the debate below:
Mzansi reacts to the reaction video
South Africans were quick to share their thoughts, and opinions were sharply divided:
@SebeZweni66044 wrote:
“I’m one of those who are shocked by the actions of Jacinta; the fact that I supported her on illegal immigrants doesn’t mean that I’ll support her selling out to the worst racists who are unapologetic about their racist stance.”
@Ws90158493 said:
“EFF members are so reckless and speak without thinking 🤔 but I don’t blame them; they learned from the best, their leader.”
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