“Shame on You”: Sihle Sibisi Confronts ANC Officials at Ekurhuleni Victims’ Memorial Service

• Human rights activist Sihle Sibisi publicly called out ANC officials, including the Minister of Police, at a memorial service for murder victims in Ekurhuleni on 17 September 2026
• She accused ANC leaders of arriving late and attempting to use the service for political gain while women continue to be killed daily
• A TikTok video of her speech went viral, drawing widespread support from South Africans frustrated with the ruling party's response to gender-based violence

Kwanele Foundation leader Sihle Sibisi took centre stage at a memorial service for the Kempton Park murder victims on 17 September 2026, delivering a raw and unfiltered rebuke directed squarely at ANC officials who attended the event. Captured in a viral TikTok clip by @sontoyinyembezi, Sihle addressed the crowd without holding back.

She called out ANC members, including the Minister of Police, who was present at the service, accusing them of showing up late and then trying to commandeer a space meant for grieving families and communities. Her central point was sharp. ANC leaders, she said, move through the world shielded by bodyguards, insulated from the dangers that ordinary South African women face every single day. While politicians enjoy that protection, women across the country continue to lose their lives.

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Sihle accused the officials of using the memorial as a photo opportunity rather than arriving out of genuine concern. She made clear that the politician's late arrival and posturing were clear to those in attendance, and that the community saw through it.

Described by one commenter as a fearless activist who has herself endured significant hardship, Sihle's confrontation resonated deeply with South Africans who feel abandoned by those in power on the issue of gender-based violence and murder.

Watch the moment Sihle confronts ANC officials at the memorial in the TikTok clip below:

Mzansi backs the human rights activist

Her speech struck a nerve far beyond the memorial grounds. The clip spread rapidly online, with many viewers rallying behind her words. South Africans commented with their reactions:

@Zoë said:

"South Africans are done with ANC."

@nomps wrote:

"Thank you, Sihle. We are behind you."

@Ahmed Kay cautioned:

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"This is a memorial service, not a popularity contest. What about the families?"

@Thabz stated:

"ANC is a bunch of opportunists."

@Mabhunuza shared:

"Amandla sisi wami [power, my sister]. I respect you."

@thabiso.emgcwe noted:

"Sihle is an avid, fearless activist who herself has been through a lot!"

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Source: Briefly News