MacG and John Steenhuisen slammed over ‘roadkill’ comment

DA leader John Steenhuisen's remark about his ex-wife have left many tweeps with a bitter taste in their mouth.

The MP was a guest on a recent episode of Podcast and Chill and, when asked by MacG what “roadkill” is, said it “sounds a lot like my ex-wife”.

MacG and co-host Sol Phenduka are known for shaking the table with their line of questioning and it almost always lands their guests in trouble.

Steenhuisen admitted on the episode that he cheated on his ex-wife a few years ago.

Their split made headlines in 2010 when, as reported by The Witness , he quit his position as DA leader in KwaZulu-Natal amid the cheating scandal.

Steenhuisen confirmed the news to News 24, saying: “I can confirm that I am going through a divorce. I don’t want to go into more detail.”

The couple had reportedly been married for 10 years.

Here's a look at some of the reactions to his comments on the podcast:

So can the @Our_DA clarify if they support John Steenhuisen calling his ex wife roadkill?

Is this the candidate you want the women of South Africa to vote for in the next election? pic.twitter.com/kvA00ToGBw
— Africa Research Desk (@MightiJamie) August 18, 2022

If you think John Steenhuisen referring to his ex-wife as roadkill on a very public (and - for reasons that escape me - popular) platform, and it's "just a joke", please pipe up now so I can remove you from my sphere.
— Marthélize (@Konfytbekkie) August 19, 2022

Had it been Cyril Ramaphosa saying his ex wife is "road kill", John Steenhuisen's party would've used it as political bait, even bring Bheki Cele in the mix

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"Cyril called ex-wives 'road kill', Bheki says you're lucky to be raped. ANC hates women, DA fight for you."
— Tyrone Prins  (@itsTyronePrins) August 19, 2022

Referring to your ex wife as roadkill when you’re the one who couldn’t keep his tottie at home and cheated on her

What a great man 🤮 https://t.co/5pRfiorEa6
— Natasha Huckfield (@dramadelinquent) August 18, 2022