Dr Malinga became the talk of the town following his lively appearance at the ANC’s 112th-anniversary rally. Social media was abuzz with discussions about his political stance and a recall of his previous commitment not to endorse the ANC.
Dr Malinga, a key performer at the ANC 112th-anniversary celebrations held at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, set Twitter ablaze with his dynamic and vibrant performance. Videos capturing his energetic showmanship went viral, depicting the artist’s exuberance in front of a massive crowd adorned in the ANC’s signature black, green, and gold colours.
Controversy Surrounding Dr Malinga’s Presence at ANC Rally
Despite his electrifying performance, some social media users, such as @AfricaisBlack, expressed surprise at Dr Malinga’s participation in the ANC event, especially considering his previous pledge never to campaign for the party.
Didn’t this one say he will never perfom for ANC again 🤔🤷♂️
Dr Malinga BREAKING NEWS Mbombela Stadium pic.twitter.com/lGU6L3cq3o
— Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) January 13, 2024
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Recollection of Vows and Social Media Reaction
In a podcast interview, Dr Malinga emphasized service delivery challenges, particularly in areas like Hammanskraal, where residents have been grappling with contaminated drinking water for an extended period.
@SaneleGume34546
“The man sang for his porridge!”
@AfricaBegreat
“They gonna send SARS after him again.”
@KasiBlackRoom
“Dr Malinga is just hustling even if he didn’t take the job, someone else would’ve taken the job.”
Despite criticism, Dr Malinga’s fans rallied behind him, acknowledging the artist’s need to provide for his family, especially in light of his recent challenges with SARS.
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Settling SARS Debt
In a separate report, Dr Malinga revealed that he is now debt-free, a few days after expressing gratitude towards EFF leader Julius Sello Malema. The celebrated musician, who had faced challenges, including being booed offstage by certain fans, happily shared that he has successfully settled his R2 million SARS debt.