By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former Ukhozi FM radio personality Linda “Mr Magic” Sibiya has reacted to his former colleague Ngizwe Mchunu’s rants about EFF Leader Julius Malema.
Sibiya expressed his displeasure with Mchunu’s behavior, saying tribalistic comments have no place in the Zulu culture.
He urged all South Africans, regardless of their cultural or ethnic heritage, to unite.
“I couldn’t celebrate Christmas and enjoy it with my family without responding to Ngizwe Mchunu.
“My brother, I think it’s enough. You’ve sworn at different political leaders, they kept silent,” said Sibiya in the video.
Over the weekend a video circulated on social media, in it Mchunu brazenly swore at Malema’s remarks about the Springboks, in which he claimed they symbolise white supremacy.
“Why are we being forced to salute the emblem that was saluted by murderous people, wearing the same jersey in celebration of the butchering of black people. That emblem and that jersey represents white supremacy and that we don’t support.”
But a rambunctious Mchunu slammed Malema for criticising the Boks in English, “the language of apartheid”.
Mchunu rebuked Malema for his criticism of the Springboks in English, labelling it “the language of apartheid.”
The EFF is planning on hosting its election manifesto at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban early next year.
He went on to say Malema should launch his party manifesto in Limpopo where his ancestors would hear him clearly. ” Go to Seshego, not here. The people from here hear from us and you’ll find them from us. If you want them you must explain to us why you need them first, speak isiZulu,’ he said. He added: “You can only load Shangane people and bring them here, no Zulu person will attend his event at Moses Mabhida stadium,”
Sibiya officially became an EFF member in October around the same period as impeached former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
“You have no right to swear at politicians and then say it’s all Zulu people who say this. As Zulu people, we are known for unity, love and respect,” said Sibiya.
“What you’re doing, hurling insults and then mentioning Malema, who is a family man. He is quiet and not responding to you because he doesn’t see that he should respond to you,” continued Sibiya.
“I see that I should respond to you because you used the Zulu name. It’s a free country; South Africa is open for Pedi, Venda, Sotho, XiTsonga…it’s open for everyone.”
The former Ukhozi broadcaster said Mchunu’s period of hurling insults at politicians is over, adding that he knows Mchunu very well having worked with him at Ukhozi as well.