Over 10,000 individuals want Andile Mngxitama removed from Parliament after an old video of him resurfacing went viral.
Concerned Citizens have petitioned to remove Mngxitama from Parliament, as reported by SABC News.Mngxitama was recently sworn in as MP for the MK Party. A video showing him allegedly encouraging violence against white people at a demonstration a year ago went viral, prompting condemnation and calls for his removal.
Another Member of Parliament in jeopardy for racist rants is Renaldo Gouws of the Democratic Alliance, who went viral after old footage of him spouting racial slurs surfaced.The DA suspended him and began disciplinary proceedings. Kallie Kriel of Afriforum endorsed the petition.
South Africans responded to @SABCNews’ tweet with mixed reactions, with some criticizing and others supporting the petition.
A petition launched by Concerned Citizens has garnered nearly 10 000 signatures, calling for the removal of newly sworn-in Member of Parliament Andile Mngxitama from Parliament. https://t.co/orjVDEo9t3
— SABC News (@SABCNews) June 27, 2024
Nkwenkwezi said:
“Those racist white people must leave Andile Mngxitama alone.”
Constitution first said:
“Useless petition! He is going nowhere. These are sympathisers of Renaldo Gouws, the chief racist.”
Howard X said:
“Africans cannot be racist in Africa.”
Nkosie Mbambo asked:
“By concerned citizens, do you mean white racists?”
