Fikile Mbalula Reacts to Pic of Him With Limpopo Boy’s Signature Hairstyle: “Ndiyagezelwa Straight”
- ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula responded to a photo of himself with Limpopo Boy's signature hairstyle days after the viral leaked video scandal
- Mbalula's lighthearted reaction came after a satirical news image suggested he changed his hair to attract Limpopo voters
- Mzansi had plenty to say about the ANC SG seemingly joining in on the Limpopo Boy trend
PAY ATTENTION: Mark Briefly News as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!
Source: UGC
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula found himself pulled into the Limpopo Boy conversation on Friday, 14 August 2026, after a satirical image of him sporting the viral personality's signature hairstyle began doing the rounds on social media. Rather than distancing himself from it, Mbalula leaned in with a cheeky response that had Mzansi in stitches.
The image, shared under the headline "Mbalula Changes His Hairstyle to Attract Voters From Limpopo," prompted the veteran politician to post on X:
"So Kenna Limpopo Boy? 🤘🤘🤘 ndiyagezelwa straight."
Who is Limpopo Boy and why is everyone talking about him?
Limpopo Boy rose to internet fame in South Africa after a video of him with a married woman, Matshidiso Matilda, leaked online, sending social media into a frenzy. His distinctive hairstyle quickly became one of the most recognisable symbols tied to the scandal, making it ripe material for online jokes and memes targeting public figures.
PAY ATTENTION: You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News.
Mbalula's willingness to engage with the joke struck a nerve for different reasons depending on who you asked, with some fans finding the moment refreshingly human and others questioning whether it was appropriate for a senior party official.
Mzansi reacts after Fikile Mbalula weighs in
The post drew a mix of laughter, political shade, and lighthearted jabs from followers. Here is what some had to say:
@ZukoMandlakazi:
"I'd advise you to go for it, SG. Upcoming elections will be hard, and they require SGs to do whatever it takes. Personally, if you changed your hairstyle to this, I'd vote for your party; it's not like South African political parties ever do what they promised before elections."
@jose_United88:
"😂😂😂 ... The amount of clowning we come across on social media has reached our elders now. As much as we are depressed on the status in our country. We still find ways to laugh."
@JamesJa71410930:
"They know you guys are capable of doing anything to get voters when it's time for votes, but when it's time for service delivery, dololo🤣🤣🤣🤣"
@maboss_1 asked:
"So you watched the video, Grootman? I am sure you looked for it."
@PhuthegoSt89250 joked:
"This looks nice on you. You must try it. You'll be SG wa Ma2k"
Source: Facebook
MacG and Sol Phenduka react to Limpopo Boy's leaked video
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that MacG and Sol Phenduka discussed Limpopo Boy's leaked video on a Podcast and Chill episode that premiered on 13 August 2026.
The woman in the video was identified as the wife of a man named Kelvin Shai, adding a layer of controversy to the story.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!
Source: Briefly News
