What celebs had to say about ANC’s Jo’burg loss

This year, celebrities were vocal about their support for the African National Congress (ANC). Celebrities such as Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, Dineo Ranaka, Minnie Dlamini and Arthur Mafokate, to name a few, were heavily involved in the party’s campaigns, with Mafokate saying he used to perform for free at some of the events.

The support from celebs was so visible it got Twitter asking if they were getting paid for appearing in these campaigns, wondering if they believed in the party or were just doing it for money.

AKA took to Twitter to explain that he was not campaigning for the ANC for money, which now seems a bit more believable, as he is still rallying after it even after it lost Johanneburg to the DA.

Though most of the celebs who were vocal about the #Asinavalo campaign refrained from commenting on the loss, some, however, took to Twitter to express their disappointment.

Author Khaya Dlanga was not pleased with the results, saying he was moving planets because Mashaba had been announced as new mayor.

“They must watch Mashaba and bring him to order. His anti-black views are disturbing,” further saying the people had taught ANC a lesson.

Here is what some celebs had to say:

Look at all the tenders people are going to lose now that the DA is running things. pic.twitter.com/aIxRag2LL2

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) August 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/akaworldwide/status/767733572413317120

DA 144 – ANC 125 We have lost another one 💔

— Arthur Mafokate (@ArthurMafokate) August 22, 2016

How it happened will not cancel out the fact that it is. Let Democracy enjoy her victory lap cos she really is the biggest winner. 🇿🇦

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) August 22, 2016

Very proud of you fighters, we collapsed Kleptocracy.It was a necessary onslaught.History will absolve us,no retreat no surrender. #Asijiki

— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) August 22, 2016

Its official: the public purse worth over R52 billion has now been moved from the hands of ANC in Joburg. For that, we are eternally proud!

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— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) August 22, 2016

New Joburg Mayor is Herman Mashaba. I am moving planets fam.

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) August 22, 2016

Hate that it had to be you Parks.

— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) August 22, 2016

That's the thing about politics…having to go where the wind blows.That life ain't for me

— MoFlava (@moflavadj) August 22, 2016

I guess it's been one of those days in South Africa!! pic.twitter.com/K85BHtY2DB

— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) August 22, 2016

If ANC doesn't learn from this , they will never learn!! #JoburgMayor

— Siv Ngesi (@iamSivN) August 22, 2016

When you move cities to avoid the DA, then 6 months in the invasion commences. #JoburgMayor pic.twitter.com/cLg9OqPDE5

— Lady Skollie (@LadySkollie) August 22, 2016

And reactions from the general public:

I'm so glad power is back with civil society: new #JoburgMayor #HermanMashaba

— vuyo mvoko (@vuyo_mvoko) August 22, 2016

yo @MYANC At least Hlaudi managed to save you one Metro , which is Metro FM #JoburgMayor #Asinavalo

— Uncle Tshepo (@Th3_Official_TP) August 22, 2016

When you've modeled the worst case scenario but you don't believe it could actually happen. And then #JoburgMayor 😳 pic.twitter.com/HzAuP4K7ae

— Thumbeza (@MviHlophe) August 22, 2016

Deat Mr Mayor @HermanMashaba can the GTI drivers stop looting our chicks #JoburgMayor

— Zola Hashatsi ka Motsiri (@zola_hashatsi) August 22, 2016

This is why Gauteng ANC PEC is going to get disbanded. They are blaming baba for their failures.

😂😅😂 #JoburgMayor pic.twitter.com/6ZCrMG2BLD

— iKomanisi☭ (@DrSindane) August 22, 2016

The ANC must blame em'selves. They took a collective responsibility, must now take collective punishment. #JoburgMayor

— A Z A N I A (@SupaUNLOCKD) August 22, 2016

I guess we're going back to ama relaxer and s-curls ana cut , shout out to our "Black Like Me" mayor #JoburgMayor

— Mpumelelo Mfula (@frypanmfula) August 22, 2016