'The devil wears Prasa': Fikile Mbalula's 'tracksuit' has the internet in stitches

03 January 2023 - 11:55
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Fikile Mbalula in a railway-inspired suit has gone viral on social media.
Fikile Mbalula in a railway-inspired suit has gone viral on social media.
Image: @Patricia_Bantom/ Twitter

Social media was in hysterics this week after a snap of transport minister Fikile Mbalula in a railway-inspired suit went viral.

It is unclear when the photo was taken or whether it is Photoshopped.

The image shows Mbalula in a white and grey outfit with a scarf seemingly draped as a tie.

It was shared by Patricia Bantom on Twitter and spread widely across the social media network.

Here's a look at some of the reactions it drew:

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