'State capture': Goverment's Kaizer Chiefs post upsets EFF MP
Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has accused the government of 'favouritism' after they congratulated Kaizer Chiefs, who beat Orlando Pirates to win the Nedbank Cup over the weekend.
The victory marks the first time in a decade that Amakhosi have ended their 'trophy drought' in the local cup competition. EFF CONDEMNS GOVERNMENT'S KAIZER CHIEFS X POST
In an X post from their official account, the South African government congratulated Kaizer Chiefs on their victory.
The post read: 'Congratulations, Khosi Nation! Kaizer Chiefs finally end their 10-year wait for silverware, defeating fierce rivals Orlando Pirates to lift the 2025 Nedbank Cup.'
The post received over one million views.
But one person who disapproved of the post was EFF's spokesperson Sinawo Thambo.
He replied to the post, 'See you on Tuesday in Parliament about this abuse of state resources.'
In another, he clapped at Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi, who was seen wearing an Amakhosi shirt.
He added: 'The culprits for that misuse of the South African Government Account tweeting a message for Kaizer Chiefs are found below'.
'There will be accountability.'
Thambo also took aim at SABC 1, which also praised the 'Glamour Boys'.
'State capture 2.0', he posted.
Sinawo later conceded that his posts were 'just a joke.'
Like Sinawo Thambo, EFF president Julius Malema is also a staunch Orlando Pirates fan.
However, the controversial leader is nevertheless a fan of Kaizer Chiefs chairman, Kaizer Motaung.
At his 80th birthday celebrations last year, Malema praised Motaung for his contribution to local football.
On his X account, he posted about the football club founder: 'Your unwavering leadership and dedication to elevating our football to a world-class level continue to inspire us.'
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