EFF’s Ndlozi mocked for being Malema’s ‘waterboy’

One of the more bizarre talking points from the EFF’s sixth birthday celebrations in Mpumalanga over the weekend was in the reaction to videos of EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi apparently carrying out errands for EFF leader Julius Malema.

It struck both supporters and critics of the party, with many pointing out that Ndlozi has a doctorate in politics and is technically more qualified than Malema, who has an honours degree.

Ndlozi found himself being labelled a “waterboy” and an “ice boy” as a result.

The “debate” divided social media, with many seeing it as opportunity to mock the EFF and its spokesperson. However, others pointed out that there was nothing wrong with Ndlozi being keen to tend to his leader’s needs. Still others pointed out that Ndlozi was still earning far more as a parliamentarian than almost everyone poking fun at him.

For his part, Malema told Ndlozi publicly over the weekend: “Mbuyiseni, I heard them there in parliament calling you an ice boy who is sent to get ice for leaders. You must never be shaken by names. Embrace every name they call you because [if] they cannot falter you politically they start searching in dustbins,” said Malema.

Take a look for yourself.

Hayibo @MbuyiseniNdlozi… You look like the EFF's version of Fuckile Mbalula… You are a PHD graduate… why are you allowing this guy who couldn't even pass Woodwork to treat you like this? Did you do all that studying to be Malema's Waterboy? pic.twitter.com/w2ztSl1PMg

— Ngamla Gouws 🇿🇦 (@RenaldoGouws) July 28, 2019

https://twitter.com/BonganiGqweta/status/1155475178996097025?s=20

Imagine calling someone an “Ice Boy” because he has been sent by his senior. If such logic is correct then most of you are “Ice Boys “. I don’t see ppl who I send as my “Ice Boys”; I, myself, have been sent many times in my past jobs by my seniors.

— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 28, 2019

Even those unemployed with no matric are calling him "Ice Boy" Some blacks…! Julius Malema: Ndlozi my brother this people can’t falter you politically, that’s why they call you names.👏🏾✊🏾 https://t.co/Qph922leM3

— TSELI[SO] (@TselisoMacheli) July 28, 2019

Tweeps that call #Ndlozi ice boy on Twitter vs them in real life.. pic.twitter.com/dvAj4o5NXG

— politik sports (@sportspolitiks) July 29, 2019

Eish Ndlozi the ice boy 💔 pic.twitter.com/dg93Xtweez

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— OLEBILE (@OlebileLegodi) July 28, 2019

WaterBoy Ndlozi defense force…🙄🙄🙄 pic.twitter.com/qwyoGJXCjM

— Thando🇿🇦 🇷🇺 🇵🇸 (@7hando) July 28, 2019

https://twitter.com/BankNotes247/status/1155616398011523072?s=20

Malema: Mbuyi get me a bottle of water
WaterBoy Ndlozi: 🏃🏃🏃
Malema: I see success, success everywhere https://t.co/sgtn0pUwVe pic.twitter.com/iFvyLXOjIu

— Thando🇿🇦 🇷🇺 🇵🇸 (@7hando) July 28, 2019

The excitement on Ndlozi as he carries out his waterboy duties finishes me 😂😂😂 This can't be right Malema. https://t.co/o2UpHw7m7D

— Meanor (@Sicelo_702black) July 28, 2019

Lets wait for Ndlozi to finish his waterboy duties before going to take instructions from Malema on what to write

— Meanor (@Sicelo_702black) July 22, 2019

Hahahaha a "ground Ice Boy". Your equal can't be your waterboy at the same time no matter how flexible is your relationship. It's difficult to take serious a "leader" who is also a waterboy in front of our eyes. Treat him like you treat Gardee or Floyd. Full stop. #Ndlozi

— Mbulelo Nguta (@MbuleloNguta) July 28, 2019

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