Wait.
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) November 2, 2021
You guys thought I’d be shocked that the ANC would win ?! 😂😂😂😂
Fans have taken this post to mean she has some inside information on how elections are run and why she feels like the ANC will win, even though the results are still streaming in. Some assigned sinister undertones to her tweet.
You already knew is rigged
— Nhlayisi (@nhlayisi_M) November 2, 2021
You even said though they'll win mara funeka siyeke ubavotela kancinci which proves you knew bazowina anyway
— Phindo Somdakakazi (@PSomdakakazi) November 2, 2021
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However, anyone who has been following the actress and paying attention should not be surprised at this tweet, as she had predicted an ANC win even before the elections. She called the party arrogant, sharing a post to support her opinion. Responding to a fan, she had said that it was most likely that the party would win, but specified that it was no reason to blindly vote for them. She encouraged citizens to vote otherwise, even if just to cut down the party's confidence and arrogance.
Before going out to cast your vote today, lemme remind you about ANC and their arrogance #VoetsekANC pic.twitter.com/gUDSfI9xRT
— Lerato (@Shabba_17) November 1, 2021
That arrogant volunteer is right - the ANC will most likely win all these elections - HOWEVER - we need to reduce the arrogance by reducing their margins of victory election by election. So they stop being so comfortable and maybe their arrogance will reduce.
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) October 28, 2021
The Black Rose Gin brand ambassador has had a long and complicated relationship with the ruling party. In the past, she was one of the party's most vocal supporters. She performed and campaigned for them fervently too. Recently, though, the celebrity had a change of heart and turned to one of their most vocal critics.
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The sharp 180 degree turn had many questioning her motives. Some fans even suggested that her support of ANC had only been because they were paying her to do it, and they have suggested that she was possibly not loyal as she had made them think.
Pearl Thusi started seeing that ANC is useless when she is no longer on Their payroll..
— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) October 29, 2021
They no longer booking her.
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While it was a bold accusation to level against Thusi, it is not hard to see where the tweep is coming from. The Samkelo star did come out strongly to tell her fans that she regretted publicly associating herself with the party. Apparently, at the time she had performed for the ANC, she really needed the money. She also mentioned that she had regrettably performed for the DA as well. It is not hard to see why the social media user thinks that her political affiliations do not run any deeper than chasing money.
Notice what I did with my arms. That wasn’t an accident. That wasn’t an accident. I really needed that rent money. Hence I said actively promoting any party. But if I knew then what I know now… regrettably, I also did a DA gig that year. https://t.co/DRkYp0it95
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) July 7, 2021
Pearl is not one to hold back when she has complaints, not even if they are political. She just recently put DA on blast for acquiring her phone number without her permission and texting her.
Hi @Our_DA - I have no clue where you got my number from but can you please stop texting me.
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) July 22, 2021
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She has recently called out the party for failing to match up to the expectations its supporters had for it. Most controversially, she stated that anyone who would vote for the ANC in this election would be displaying the highest form of self hate, and many fans could not agree more.
Imagine how dope it would have been if the ANC had lived up to the expectations the people had for it… 🥺
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) October 30, 2021
That would have been such a dope story to share with our kids and future generations. pic.twitter.com/JbqfRIbgN3
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Despite people's objections, she emphasised that she does not hate the ANC, she just hates the fact that they failed in their mandate. She considered it a form of tough love that she is now vocal against the party, and sees it as an invitation to do better.
Agreed. For me it’s tough love or we find a new ANC. https://t.co/nNwc4XGAFU
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) November 1, 2021
Considering how clear she has been, perhaps it is a little unfair that some fans choose to see her change of heart as hypocrisy. Some fans have mounted a passionate defense for the Quantico star, pointing out that people are allowed to change their minds.
People be busy posting Pearl Thusi’s old photo wearing that ANC t-shirt. You are allowed to change your mind as to who you voting for if they don’t deliver. This is a democratic country and one can’t keep on believing on people who fail us!
— Nomcebo Mgaga (@Hyaceebo) October 30, 2021
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Even so, we are sure fans will still be waiting for an official statement from the actress regarding what they clearly perceive as a personal matter for her. What we know for sure, is that wherever she may be, Pearl Thusi's patriotism cannot be questioned.