#ZumaMustFall: The political rollercoaster ride

14 Dec 2015

[NEWSWATCH] It's been a topsy-turvy week for South African politics since the removal of Nhlanhla Nene as Finance Minister. Since then David van Rooyen was elected minister, but only had the title for a weekend, with President Jacob Zuma appointing former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to the position.

Our economy has seen a sharp decline since these actions with the Rand dropping poorly against the US dollar and British pound, sparking claims that we might be on the brink of a recession.

The frustration at our government has overflowed to Twitter, where the hashtag #ZumaMustFall has been trending since Nene's dismissal. According to ROi Africa, 72% of the country's social media conversation has been about Jacob Zuma in the past week.

And matters don't seem to be getting better with DJs at SABC radio stations allegedly being unable to mention #ZumaMustFall for fear of being shown the door, reports thesouthafrican.com.

That SABC DJs mightve been instructed to not mention #ZumaMustFall doesnt surprise me. I worked for SABC radio for 8years... Sad, but true!
- Elma Smit (@Elmakapelma) December 13, 2015

The #ZumaMustFall movement has united the country, and citizens are coming together to voice their opinions and organise marches on social media.

These miscalculated decision are profound 4 South Africans without work or opportunity.he's playing roulette with the economy.#ZumaMustFall
- Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 13, 2015

#Zuma's now departed finance minister has a striking resemblance to that fake sign language interpreter at Mandela's memorial #ZumaMustFall
- Barney Mthombothi (@mthombothi) December 14, 2015

[LOOKING BACK] With #ZumaMustFall trending we were reminded of this comment "Impeach Zuma?" https://t.co/xmnsteOFxE pic.twitter.com/TeX5ZNWGF7
- Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) December 11, 2015

Hehehe #ZumaMustFall pic.twitter.com/VDy4VZngew
- #NoDMpremierLeague (@TumiiBee) December 14, 2015

Can't wait fot Facebook to find out about #PravinGordhan. Should we tell them? pic.twitter.com/N695S62BGa
- Clinton du Preez (@Cleintoon) December 14, 2015