In South Africa, when celebrities support political parties, they tend to be ostracized for their political choices.
In South Africa, when celebrities support a political party, they tend to be excluded for their political choices.
A recent example is DJ Simza and Bongo Muffin group member Stoan Seate, who was ridiculed for supporting the ANC during South Africa's general elections earlier this year.
Criticism came not only from ordinary South Africans but also from political leaders such as Mmusi Maimane.
“The one who is benefiting the most. DJ tinstowalo wama tender. More bids than hits,” the former DA leader said in a tweet.
You are the biggest beneficiary. DJ tinstwalo wama tender. There are more bids than hits. https://t.co/ri0LRiC4nq
— Mmusi Maimane MP (@MmusiMaimane) May 29, 2024
In a salvo against the individual's political choices, Maimane called Stoan a “passenger on the bongo muffin,” implying a lack of talent or that he was the least talented person in the ensemble.
The ongoing US elections have seen many rich and famous people openly declare their support for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, demonstrating the political maturity of the US and the country's democracy (especially in terms of representation). freedom).
What about bongo muffins? He needs a gig because Iperi Imari Yamafefa? https://t.co/ZWL3gpiM3R
— Mmusi Maimane MP (@MmusiMaimane) May 29, 2024
Also read: Despite Mmusi Maimane’s criticism, Simuza remains steadfast in his support for the ANC
us election
Americans will head to the polls on Tuesday to either elect Harris, the country's first female president, or return Trump to the White House.
Because Trump has only served one term as president of the United States, he is eligible to run for another term. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that no person can be elected to the office of president more than twice.
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celebrity endorsement
Democratic candidate Harris has received significant support from prominent Americans.
In September, pop star Taylor Swift announced her support for Harris and urged her fans to vote in the upcoming election.
“I'm going to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. I'm voting for Kamala Harris because she's fighting for rights and we need warriors to defend them.” Because I believe that,” the 34-year-old said to her fans, affectionately known as “Swifties.”
Al Jazeera It reported that 400,000 people clicked on the voter information website that Swift linked to in her post.
The article asserts that it is unknown how many of those people actually signed up, but in 2023 the website Vote.org registered more than 35,000 new people after Swift's posts linked to the site. Registered voters.
Renowned film director Steven Spielberg has donated a total of $1,429,600 (R25 million+) to the Democratic Party, most recently donating $500,000 (R8 million+) in late September.
“We all support Kamala and have been since the moment she announced,” said Andy Spahn, a Los Angeles political consultant to Spielberg and other media moguls. LA Times.
“There's tremendous excitement and energy here regarding Mr. Kamala's candidacy. We're all on board.”
Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny and other Puerto Rican celebrities come to blows after American comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made outlandish remarks about Puerto Rico and its people during a Trump rally urged people to vote for Harris in the election.
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Musk's controversial lottery ticket
While some “cool” celebrities have endorsed Harris, Trump has also received support from a small number of wealthy celebrities, the biggest of whom is South African-born billionaire Elon. It's Mr. Musk.
The controversial entrepreneur has reportedly donated more than $118 million (more than R2 billion) to his political action committee, America PAC. America PAC is actively campaigning on the ground for the Trump campaign in battleground states.
True to his nature as a disruptor, and as a way to encourage voters, Musk gave money to registered voters every day.
“Every day from now until the election, we will randomly award $1 million to people who sign our petition,” Musk said at a campaign event. The voter lottery ends on Election Day.
Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner has called for an end to what he called an “illegal lottery” after Musk announced he would give money to one voter in a battleground state every day until Election Day. It is reported that a lawsuit has been filed. BBC.
But on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, a Pennsylvania judge refused to issue an emergency injunction, allowing Musk's super PAC to continue giving cash giveaways to registered voters.
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