Twitter divided over Helen Zille's 'non-racial ideology'

29 May 2019 - 10:22 By Cebelihle Bhengu

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Former DA leader Helen Zille's latest tweet proclaims her non-racial ideology.
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Former DA leader Helen Zille continues to be at loggerheads with the public on Twitter, because of her continued remarks on race, with her latest being on non-racialism.

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Zille said, contrary to her reputation, she has a non-racial ideology, which saw her receive mixed responses from followers who disagreed with her, even going as far as accusing her of being racist, while some felt Zille is misunderstood and her opinions are taken out of context.

I have a non-racial ideology.
— Helen Zille (@helenzille) May 28, 2019

This tweet followed a meeting between her and former public protector Thuli Madonsela which came as a result of a series of tweets in which Zille coined the term "black privilege".

Here's a glimpse of people's responses:

All these negative comments. Like a pack of wolves you just wait for a tweet from Helen so that you can pounce. I think you all secretly adore Auntie Helen. Just admit it.
— wannabebikerider (@wannaBbikerider) May 28, 2019

Who are you tryna convince?
— Bell (@BellPheto) May 29, 2019

That was nevr in doubt but unfortunately through your tweets of late, you planted seeds of doubt in many
— Tebza Masinga (@Masinga75) May 29, 2019

Keep chanting that mantra it will eventually manifest 😂
— Thembibaby (@ThemzKhuzWeezy) May 28, 2019

You keep it well hidden then.
— phillip david dexter (@phillipdexter) May 29, 2019

Well madam, good or you. 👏👏👏
— Masilu Moshabela (@MasiluMoshabela) May 28, 2019

🤣🤣🤣I wonder who are you trying to convince.
— Ta Tulz (@LobeseThulani) May 28, 2019

I know
— Nhlanhla_shabangu (@Mkhipheni7) May 28, 2019

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