“No More Donations For You”| South Africans Turn Their Backs On Dr. Malinga As Missed Flight Leaves Him Stuck In Zimbabwe
South African musician, Dr. Malinga was left stranded in Zimbabwe after failing to catch his flight back home.
The singer had just performed in Gwanda and shared on Twitter that he had missed his flight.
“Missed my flight in Zimbabwe 😭😭, “Dr. Malinga wrote.
Missed my flight in Zimbabwe 😭😭
— DR MALINGA (@drmalinga) April 19, 2023
Despite his plea for help, social media responded with mocking jokes and memes, and some users even suggested that he make the journey back to South Africa by walking across the border or hitchhiking.
Dr. Malinga has had financial struggles in the past. During an interview on the “Podcast and Chill with MacG” show, the musician spoke about his issues with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and revealed that he owed more than R500,000 in taxes.
During the show, Dr. Malinga became emotional and even shed tears while recounting how SARS had auctioned off his belongings and furniture to pay off his debt.
Although his fans and colleagues in the industry raised R100,000 to assist him, it appears that the musician’s financial challenges persist.
Fans Refuse to Donate, Suggest Dr. Malinga Walk to South Africa
Even though Dr. Malinga has previously requested financial support, many South Africans have not shown sympathy towards his missed flight.
Instead, social media users have made fun of his predicament, and some have even declined to contribute money to assist him.
Here are some of the reactions;
@ukhuba_kwethu;
Asisenayo imali nkos’yami 😭…No more Donations for you sorry
@Neo_Maimelak;
Report this to SAPS Tanzania to open a case of missing SAA Zimbabwe flight. You will then be transferred at 10 passed 4. The case will be handled by SAPS Germany as soon as you Land.
@TsotsiMoruti;
Start walking chief. You’ll probably get here before winter e thoma🤣🤣🤷🏽♂️
@Bongani;
Woza ngemoto ka Thabo Bester no Nandipha kuthiwa bayishiya lapho singakujabulela uze nayo
@pablomasester
Just catch the next crocodile like everyone else. Nothing special about u