South Africans roast government over Russia statement

The idea of South Africa getting involved in the Russia/Ukraine invasion was the biggest joke, considering the state of affairs at home.

Netizens tell government to clean up its own home before helping others. Picture: Facebook

South Africans were far from impressed when government released a statement on Thursday asking “Russia to remove their troops from Ukraine immediately.”

As far as netizens are concerned, a country that has failed in basic governance has no business intervening in international conflict.

That will teach that Putin guy, now he'll HAVE TO withdraw his troops.
— Curt Robbins (@CurtisKRobbins) February 24, 2022

Many pointed out the ANC-led government cannot even control the war brewing within its own ranks, which was recently labelled as a ‘national security threat‘ by the panel of experts probing the July unrest.

*SA reacts: As seen on social media. Picture WhatsApp forwarded message.*

Another Twitter user reminded government that it failed to win wars closer to home.

Here’s a collection of the best responses:

https://twitter.com/AdvoBarryRoux/status/1496874067294629888

SA's Sanctions on Russia:
1. Trevor Noah won't perform in Russia until all troops are out of Eastern Ukraine.
2. South Africa won't buy Vodka, esp Russian Bear.
3. Kotas to be sold without Russian.
4. Home Affairs won't register anyone with the name NomaRussia.
🤣 pic.twitter.com/PB1Uc08ocX
— Director Betso (@DirectorBetso) February 24, 2022

Which South Africa Naledi is talking about, we being defeated by Russian Bear at tarven now you want their army here
— Makhanya's 9ll5 (@MakhanyaPBR) February 24, 2022

Others employed creative ways to disguise South Africa from provoking Russia.