President Zuma has gotten on the wrong side of this countrymen
Many South Africans are not happy about the sacking of the country’s Finance Minister.
That’s why #ZumaMustFall is trending on Twitter.
Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene was sacked, yesterday, by President Jacob Zuma who said he was moving the respected minister to another “strategic position”.
“I have decided to remove Mr Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance, ahead of his deployment to another strategic position,” the president said in a statement.
Zuma announced relatively unknown David Van Rooyen as Nene’s replacement.
And majority of the country, it seems, do not agree with the president’s decision. Even the country’s currency, the rand, has fallen close to a record low.
Nene, reports say, has been at the forefront of cutting wasteful government spending and trying to reduce South Africa’s debt. Many believe he may have stepped on the toes of the president’s friends.
Find below some of the tweets calling for the president’s head.
Bongani (@Comm_Bobo) said: “It is obvious that Zuma hates us. Zuma has never shown any love for this country. #ZumaMustFall.”
Jackie Marumo (@jacksonmarumo) said: After #reshufling of #nene, its time 2call on those who hav sober minds in #Anc 2say #Zumamustfall instead of protecting him with their bums.”
Michael Charton (@Michael_Charton) put it simply. “#zumamustfall Quickly now.”
Anti-tolling group Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance’s (Outa) founder Wayne Duvenage (@wayneduv), said: “Will big business now wake up and stand up and tell Zuma, the tax revolt begins. #ZumaMustFall.”
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) said: “In conclusion: it’s time that we fire Jacob Zuma. #ZumaMustFall”
Simphiwe Zulu (@Leo_IsMyName) told 702’s John Robbie: “@702johnrobbie Our continuous disappointment in the ANC should be reflected in next year’s municipal elections #ZumaMustFall.”
Johann Gerber (@JohannGerber80) said: “As citizens of this country we can still save it, but we need to stand together #ZumaMustFall #RSA”
Stu Pen Dis (@StueyMax) said: “Stop tweeting #ZumaMustFall. Vote for him to fall.”
