Twitter reacts to Mzansi Celebrities who attended the ANC’s 107 celebrations. Among the many things the ANC has come to be known for is its ability to pull star power around election time. And though we aren’t getting a #ReelStuff campaign for the 2019 elections, celebrities still flew to Durban in the numbers to attend this past weekend’s manifesto launch.
The ruling party’s celebrity supporters showed up in their numbers for this past weekend’s birthday celebrations. Over the past 72 hours, social media has been filled with pictures of celebrities such as Nina Hastie, Kelly Khumalo, and Zola 7 in ANC regalia.
@NomzamoMbatha @MbauReloaded and Nina Hastie (I think 🤔) arrive as celebrities and social influencers. #ANCManifesto pic.twitter.com/YmkZ8Kq6wj
— Ferial Haffajee (@ferialhaffajee) January 12, 2019
Although the presence of said celebrities may have been intended to endear the public to the ruling party, all it seems to have done is put them off according to social media.
celebs really secure the bag during election season wearing ANC regalia, wonder how much this tender pays
— Northcrest Ka (@ilazkaotik) January 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/TinasheTK18/status/1084543612921266181
https://twitter.com/Mpho_Vuitton/status/1084557153246031873
And also I always watch our celebs and famous business folks when it comes to Anc events.. It's about proximity and getting business (money). #ANC107 #Nomzamo
— Miss Status Quo (@Synesyfe) January 13, 2019
Regardless of public opinion, the celebs continue to proudly represent the party of their choice. Check out our gallery of some #ANC107 posts from local celebs.
Nina Hastie
Penny and company
Penny Lebyane, Rami Chuene, Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho and Precious the Planner at the 2019 ANC Manifesto launch.
Khanyi Mbau and friends
