Steenhuisen dubs Ndlozi 'the grinch who stole Christmas'
Updated | By Nokukhanya Mntambo
Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary leader John Steenhuisen has lashed the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as a party “that appeals to haters”.
This comes after EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi refused to congratulate the Springboks on their Rugby World Cup win in Japan on Saturday.
In a series of tweets, Ndlozi expressed frustration towards the country's colonial history and the British empire's role in it.
In his tweets, Ndlozi would only acknowledge Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
Congratulations to #SiyaKolisi... the rest go get your congratulations from Prince Harry
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) November 2, 2019
Aggg please, today is England vs. England. I mean during 2010 World Cup the settlers had both flags in their homes & cars. It’s a win win for them because they are still England at heart!
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) November 2, 2019
You should be focused on removing apartheid statues
Nna am watching @KaizerChiefs #Andizi https://t.co/eqkrMwsqhS
The 32 - 12 win against England has been hailed as a nation building exercise.
The comments caused widespread anger, with many accusing Ndlozi of seeking to divide the country.
"I think what gives the parties like the EFF and people like Mr Ndlozi chest pains is when they see South Africans of all cultures, all races celebrating something together because the EFF speaks to the haters," says Steenhuisen.
"That's why they get very upset when they see South Africans pulling together because it doesn't play into their narrative of division."
Steenhuisen appealed to Ndlozi to allow South Africans to enjoy the win.
"Mr Ndlozi needs to stop being the grinch who stole Christmas and let South Africa really enjoy this special moments that's been given to us by Siya Kolisi and the Springboks."
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