Papa Penny to run for ANC Limpopo chairperson

Eric Nkovani, affectionately known as Papa Penny, is currently a ward councillor in the Giyani Local Municipality. He now has his sights on running for the position of Limpopo ANC chairperson, Letaba Herald reports.

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In recent reports, Papa Penny said he wanted to end tribalism in the region because Tsonga people were discriminated against, especially in the provincial government.

The Tsonga diso king was a choirmaster at Mzansi Magic’s Clash of the Choirs, and had a successful reality show, Mzansi Magic’s Papa Penny Ahee.

Legendary artist Penny Penny performs during ANC’s continuous 105-year provincial celebrations on January 22, 2017 in Burgersfort, South Africa. Photo: Gallo Images / Antonio Muchave.

Papa Penny is adamant he can win back ANC votes if he runs for chairperson in the province.

Twitter fans seem to back his attempts, with one tweet saying if Trump can do it, so can Papa Penny.

If @realDonaldTrump can did it… So can Papa Penny Ahee.

— She-Ra🦄🛡️🏹🗡💉 (@mohot36) June 13, 2018

https://twitter.com/KgadiyaBashia/status/1006795990433746944

https://twitter.com/CorryGroove/status/1006425577744748551

Comrade Papa Penny in the house ❤❤❤ @Radio2000ZA Ooh he's full of wisdom a leader I love what he's saying about Tribalism 👌 #YouthEndala #TheGlenzitoSuperDrive

— LaNkosi ❣️ (@GuguKaGugu) June 11, 2018

Others, however, were not so optimistic, with some even calling for the African National Congress (ANC) to close shop.

Papa penny is laughable I cannot take him for a serious business matters ,he cannot lead me.
He's the most tribalistic artist aired on our screen abusive to his Mama Nomi/Wife.
Sort your house issue Papa.
He keeps on saying 'I am a Shaangani man' that's a bad statement

— Universal occupant📍🇿🇦 (@Phogole_Hunadi) June 13, 2018

Papa penny is such a biggest joke ever no sensible nor sane person would listen or take him seriously

— Segopotje Nkadimeng (@SegopotjeNkadi3) June 13, 2018

But @MYANC undermines our people yazi, papa Penny to chair Limpopo really mara🙆indeed there's nothing left in Anc xem go shetxe manganga fela they must just close shop. pic.twitter.com/gzZoqk5ZFn

— Black♡Womxn (@PatienceDibate) June 10, 2018

Despite his supporters and critics, Papa Penny believes his position as Limpopo ANC chair will sow the necessary seeds of change and unity. And he is bound to bring an interesting flair to politics in the region.

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