- Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma criticised Zimbabweans for pushing to stop South <a href="https://absafricatv.com/thousands-hit-streets-in-s-africa-as-anti/” title=”Thousands hit streets in S. Africa as anti”>African duo Mafikizolo’s Victoria Falls concert amid regional anti-immigrant tensions
- Zimbabwean content creator Sis Melly’s Diaries amplified calls for the South African duo’s July 5 Econet Zimbabwe show to be cancelled, which eventually happened
- Jacinta’s Facebook post complaining about the backlash to South African artists sparked massive outrage from Zimbabweans and other Africans
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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma sparked outrage on social media after complaining about Zimbabweans calling for South Africans artists to be stopped from performing in their country
On Monday, June 29, a Zimbabwean content creator, Sis Melly’s Diaries, called for the cancellation of an upcoming performance by the South African duo Mafikizolo in Zimbabwe amid anti-immigrant tensions plaguing the region
Econet Zimbabwe had scheduled a concert to be held in Victoria Falls on July 5
Promotion for the event showed the South African group was billed to perform, sparking huge backlash on social media
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Sis Melly’s Diaries amplified the message, noting that it was completely out of line to have SA artists performing in Zimbabwe at such a time
In recent months, South Africa has been rocked by anti-immigrant protests led by Jacinta’s organisation, March and March, which have sparked fear and unrest in immigrant communities and led to a diplomatic row involving South Africa and its neighbours over the treatment of their citizens
The Facebook video shared by Sis Melly’s Diaries is below
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma reacts to Mafikizolo saga
Following the backlash over the booking of the South African group, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, whose organisation remains at the centre of the anti-immigrant backlash, responded on social media
In a post shared to her Facebook handle, Jacinta slammed Zimbabweans for appearing to fight to stop South African artists from entering their country harder than they fight their government
“Zimbabweans are uniting to say South African artists Mafikizolo mustn’t perform in Zimbabwe… the very same people who can’t unite to fight their own government who oppresses them?? 🤣🤣🤣 The jokes write themselves,” she wrote.
Jacinta’s post sparked outrage among Zimbabweans and other Africans who slammed her for being hypocritical
The Facebook post shared by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, reacting to Zimbabweans pushing against Mafikizolo, is below
Jacinta’s complaints were to no avail as reports later emerged that Mafikizolo’s appearance at the concert was cancelled, sparking joy among Zimbabweans and other Africans
The Facebook post with details of the cancellation is below
Reactions to Jacinta criticising Zimbabweans over Mafikizolo
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the South African anti-immigrant activist, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, fighting with Zimbabweans
“But how do you expect people to dance to Mafikizolo amid this situation. People are saying the timing is wrong, and it’s true.”
Charmaine Madzonga wrote:
“Same slogan, mamakhe; ‘South Africa for South Africans, Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans.’ I think that’s the slogan working in every African country.”
Rumbie Katsa Dairies commented:
“It’s just the beginning, you will see 🔥. Flames, we are going for South Africa trucks 1 by 1.”
Gerald Elijah Nare said:
“The portion you are preparing for others will be served times two to you, MaNgobese, if God is truly there. One day, you shall see.”
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma cries over Bafana loss
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma expressed heartbreak following South Africa’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In a Facebook post, she complimented the team for a valiant albeit ultimately unsuccessful performance
Source: YEN.com.gh
Authors:
Godwin Nii Armah Okine (Entertainment Editor)Godwin Nii Armah Okine has over a decade of experience in online content creation. He joined YEN.com.gh as an Entertainment Editor in May 2025. Godwin graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014. He worked at GhanaCelebrities.Com between 2014-2025 as an Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone as a student journalist for the African Olympic Committee (ANOCA) and the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Contact godwnii-armah.okine@yen.com.gh
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