Fikile Mbalula Mocks EFF’s National Shutdown, Earning Him Hate Online: “The ANC Is a Dismal Failure”

• African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula was blasted for his comments on the national shutdown
• Mbalula said the stay-away led by the Economic Freedom Fighters was a flop and “dismally failed”
• EFF leader Julius Malema felt differently and described the shutdown as one of the most successful in the country’s” history

JOHANNESBURG - ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has gained hate online for relentlessly mocking the national shutdown.

Mbalula shared a series of social media posts on Monday, 20 March, saying the EFF planned protest was a “flop”. The Red Berets called for the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the end of loadshedding.

Despite many South Africans pledging their support of the shutdown, Mbalula said the majority of citizens rejected the stay-away. According to EWN, the ANC SG said that the EFF’s attempt at shutting down the country “dismally failed”.

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EFF leader Julius Malema felt differently and described the shutdown as the most successful ever in the history of the country’s struggles. He made the comments while addressing supporters in Pretoria.

Malema said during the shutdown, no malls, factories or schools were open. However, according to News24, the country seemed to operate as usual in most parts.

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@YusufLoon said:

“Not as dismal a failure as ANC's ability to govern South Africa.”

@tadow4tunes commented:

“Let's wait and see how it affects next year's votes.”

@TDitaunyane posted:

“The ANC tried to govern for 30 years and failed dismally. They only managed to enrich themselves and their stooges.”

@FrankfromCPT wrote:

“The ANC should know what dismal failure looks like. They have nearly 30 years experience in government of it.”

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@bishopdave1965 added:

“Just like the ANC is a dismal failure.”

EFF supporters camp outside Luthuli House, demanding end to loadshedding and Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation

Briefly News also reported that some supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters camped outside Luthuli House following the national shutdown on Monday, 20 March.

The group marched across the City of Johannesburg, demanding the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Party members vowed to continue picketing outside the African National Congress headquarters until they see action.

Addressing supporters, EFF Johannesburg Deputy Chairperson Victor Senyatso said they would continue protesting until electricity is restored in the country and Ramaphosa is removed from office.

Source: Briefly News