South Africans React to Viral Video of Pastor Who Seemingly Shades Cyril Ramaphosa During Sermon

• President Cyril Ramaphosa was the target of Apostle Mohlala's sermon, which he seemingly aimed at the president
• In the presence of Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Mohlala shaded Ramaphosa and questioned his leadership skills
• South Africans debated the church leader's sermon; some agreed with his words and shared their thoughts on what he said

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, the State of the Nation Address, politician-related news and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.

JOHANNESBURG – A South African pastor appeared to speak spontaneously during his sermon on President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership skills. The clergyman did not hesitate to criticise the president.

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Pastor slams Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership

Apostle Mohlala's sermon went viral on social media, and @MusahWarren shared it on X. In the sermon, the pastor talked about wealth and poverty. Addressing Deputy President Paul Mashatile, he said the congregants were poor people with poor skills looking for opportunities.

"Deputy president, we have government, but we don't have the right man. We need a man. Be that man for these people. When I speak about a man, I speak about someone who will give you opportunities, walk with you, and teach you that there are better things in life."

@MusahWarren's caption suggested that the sermon may have been directed at Ramaphosa.

"They will never visit Mohlala's church again. South Africa needs a man with decisive leadership skills not a puppet and proxy of WMC."

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Netizens discuss the sermon

South Africans shared their opinions on the sermon's substance.

Wiseman the Don shaded former president Jacob Zuma.

"Yes, and not a man with the Guptas in his ears always."

Thalente Ntuli said:

"Paul Mashatile doesn't qualify to be a president. His leadership skills and qualities have been diluted and weakened by money."

Gima said:

"He bluntly dealt with him."

These Nutz said:

"They thought church people were stupid."

Moss said:

"Pastor says Cyril is not a strong man."

Journalist roasts Cyril Ramaphosa during interview

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that a journalist roasted Cyril Ramaphosa during an interview earlier this year.

The journalist asked questions that the president could not respond to, and despite his answers, she persisted in her line of questioning.

South Africans praised her and opined that other journalists should learn from her approach.

Source: Briefly News