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12 Ridiculous Quotes From South African Politicians

12 Ridiculous Quotes From South African Politicians

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If you thought Donald Trump’s one-liners were awe-inspiring, some South African politicians will leave you gob-smacked, as they are responsible for some of the craziest quotes you will ever read in global politics.

Politics can be a messy business at times, with people doing and saying things that others would never dream of.

Here are 12 unbelievable quotes that belong to South African politicians.

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South Africa Avoids Credit Rating Downgrade To Junk
President Jacob Zuma. Photo: TheTimes/bdlive 2014

President Jacob Zuma on the ANC’s hold over power in SA

“Even God expects us to rule this country because we are the only organisation which was blessed by pastors when it was formed. It is even blessed in Heaven. That is why we will rule until Jesus comes back,” said Zuma in 2008.

Source: IOL

Fikile Mbalula
SA sports minister Fikile Mbalula is an outspoken individual – youthvillage.co.za

South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula reacts to the national soccer team failure to progress in the 2014 CHAN

“Last night we saw a bunch of losers — unbearable, useless individuals. We must never wake up to this. That mediocrity we saw yesterday is disgraceful. In Africa we have won nothing — we are the laughing stock. This generation of players we must forget. It is back to the drawing board. The South African Football Association must draw up a detailed plan. They must wake up and smell the coffee,” said Mbalula.

Source: BDLive

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South Africa’s EFF leader Julius Malema (Image: ibtimes.co.uk)

EFF leader Julius Malema commenting on the revenue services’ efforts to recoup taxes he owes them

“SARS will soon auction my Twitter because they want to take away everything I have,” the EFF leader said.

Source: TheCitizen

President Jacob Zuma has many wives - Photo: timeslive.co.za
President Jacob Zuma has many wives – Photo: timeslive.co.za

Zuma reinforces his sexist reputation

“When I was in Venda recently I was so impressed to see how people there express respect for other people. A woman would clap her hands and even lie down to show respect. I was so impressed. If I was not already married to my wives I would go to Venda to look for a woman,” president Zuma stated.

Source: BDLive

EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi – rdm.co.za

EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on how his party will campaign for the local government elections

“We will use bicycles, donkey-carts, cars, lorries, trucks, buses, trains, planes, helicopters, ships, boats, and all forms of transport,” he said.

Source: BizNews

South African President Jacob Zuma (Image: dailymaverick.co.za)
South African President Jacob Zuma (Image: dailymaverick.co.za)

Zuma exposes his backward views on homosexuality

“Same sex marriage is a disgrace to the nation and to God. When I was growing up, ‘ungqingili’ (homosexuals in Zulu) could not stand in front of me, I would knock him out,” Zuma said.

Source: TheSouthAfrican

South African Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies
South African Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies – sabc.co.za

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies referring to the promises of opposition parties

“They are the equivalent of snake-oil salespeople offering a quack remedy that doesn’t work,” said Davies.

Source: M&G

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Julius Malema is a controversial figure in SA politics

Malema referring to the upgrades at Zuma’s Nkandla home

“Jacob Zuma built a R2 million swimming pool, but no one in the family knows how to swim,” Malema sarcastically claimed. He also previously commented on Zuma’s many wives, saying: “I don’t know what is a priority to him, maybe getting married every year. He specialises on that one.”

Source: TheCitizen

477119690 South African President Jacob Zuma at the 25th African Union Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg, June 14, 2015. Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP/Getty
South African President Jacob Zuma at the 25th African Union Summit in Johannesburg, June 14, 2015. Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP/Getty

Zuma shows that geography is not his strong point

“This continent is the biggest continent in the world. All continents put together will fit into Africa,” he told while speaking to delegates at a World Economic Forum meeting.

Source: MyBroadband

The EFF"s Julius Malema has called for President Zuma to resign Telegraph.co.uk
The EFF”s Julius Malema has called for President Zuma to resign
Telegraph.co.uk

Malema reacts to being expelled from the ANC before creating his own political party.

“We (expelled ANC members) are used like toilet paper that is flushed in the toilet. We are used like condoms — those who use condoms will know how condoms work, they use them and they throw them [away] somewhere else,” Malema said.

Source: BuzzSouthAfrica

South African President Jacob Zuma (Image: dailymaverick.co.za)
South African President Jacob Zuma (Image: dailymaverick.co.za)

Zuma puts his party before the constitution

“(The ANC is) more important (than the constitution). (The constitution is only there) to regulate matters,” said the president while addressing delegates at an ANC regional meeting.

Source: BDLive

Lindiwe Dzimba of the EFF
Lindiwe Dzimba of the EFF – facebook.com

Gauteng EFF parliamentary member Lindiwe Dzimba argues that the education department must do more for pupils

“There is no reason why condoms are given for free and sanitary pads are not. Are we saying sex is good and you will not need sanitary pads because you will be pregnant by then?” she said.

Source: News24