‘Msholozi has DA's back’

24 June 2016 - 15:51 By TMG Digital

The Democratic Alliance chose an unusual mode of transport in Nelson Mandela Bay where party leader Mmusi Maimane embarked on a charm offensive on Friday – a hired bus plastered with ANC colours and the face of President Jacob Zuma. Journalist Thanduxolo Jika posted on Twitter: “@SundayTimesZA buses hired by DA in Bethelsdorp where Maimane is @today Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have Pres Zuma”@SundayTimesZA buses hired by DA in Bethelsdorp where Maimane is@today Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have Pres Zuma pic.twitter.com/gFsd0zQ7Iw— Thanduxolo Jika (@jikat) June 24, 2016async The image caused much banter‚ with Scapegoat ‏@AndiMakinana replying: “@jikat Proof that Msholozi has got everyone's back! LMAO!!”The Herald tweeted photographs of Maimane on the local government election campaign trail:#DA leader #MmusiMaimane with mayoral candidate #AtholTrollip putting up an election poster at St. Bridget Street pic.twitter.com/gOU4hqXuqr— HeraldLIVE (@HeraldPE) June 24, 2016async Maimane told residents that they deserved to live in a corrupt-free country. “We have 40 days until elections so #DannyJordaan you have 40 days‚ begin packing‚” he said‚ according to the Herald...

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