Fees Must Fall activist Mcebo Dlamini says the ANC created a dependency state to 'control citizens'.
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Scores have weighed in on Fees Must Fall activist Mcebo Dlamini’s claim that the ANC has created a dependency state to “control citizens”.
In a recent interview on Power to Truth with JJ Tabane, Dlamini slammed the ANC for “controlling people”, saying it was time people stood up and took pride in who they are.
“The ANC, the black government, created a dependent citizenry. They found black people working and feeding themselves, and they made those people useless and living on handouts,” said Dlamini
“We are a laughing stock. We will fight foreigners day in and day out but they are working. We want to go and queue for R350. The damage is huge. It was intentionally made so you can control the citizenry, control the uprising and control the violence.”
Dlamini said black people, especially men, must seek pride in feeding their children and building shelter for themselves.
He also said black people should be more upset that they do not have jobs and cannot feed themselves instead of celebrating government for providing them with houses and grants.
“The biggest problem in this country is educated people. When I speak of educated people, I am not speaking of jealousy. I hold more than five degrees.
“We as black people today are bragging about how many degrees we have and not how much money we have. Black people have three degrees, four degrees but are unemployed,” he said.
Many agreed with Dlamini, while others said he is looking for political relevance.
Here is a snapshot of what many had to say:
I actually agree with Mcebo Dlamini today ; when he says the ANC created dependency state.
— Sibulele Gwiliza (@S_Gwiliza) August 9, 2022
Took him a while finally Mcebo Dlamini acknowledged that Anc is the enemy of the people.
— Malema4President (@PravinMustGo) August 8, 2022
Mcebo Dlamini is correct, the ANC is against the people. But, who do you vote for? Definitely not the EFF nor the DA as they see nothing wrong with illegal immigration. I've voted ActionSA in 2021 and will vote for it in 2024 but Gayton Mckenzie's PA is promising....👀 pic.twitter.com/OAehGUQx5Q
— Prince Ntuli (@PrinceNtuli7) August 8, 2022
Mcebo Dlamini loves ANC but he is honest enough to throw a constructive criticism to his party and it's leaders.
— Mthobeli Jileka (@MthoJileka) August 6, 2022
Mcebo Dlamini must not annoy us we know he is just following the wave to revive his political career. This one is for us ordinary people to fix. Not politicians
— Explora (@Nkandla_inspect) August 6, 2022
Anyone who disagree with Mcebo Dlamini is delusional, the ANC created the dependency syndrome instead of jobs.
— Sakhi Khuzwayo 🇿🇦 (@SakhyKhuzwayo) August 9, 2022
Mcebo Dlamini kills me with his home made struggle accent. Tries so hard to sound like he just got back from exile yesterday.
— Lekgotla (@Tumishi_) August 8, 2022
I like Mcebo Dlamini, but I find myself laughing when I think of that time when he used to call himself Mcebo Sisulu, claiming association with the Sisulu family. When the Sisulus confronted him, he folded and said Mcebo Sisulu was his stage name😂😂
— Mabhalane (Dr. Mable) (@LungaMrhetjha) August 9, 2022
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