By: Staff Reporter
Redi Tlhabi and Dudu Zuma-Sambudla were engaged in a heated Twitter war that saw insults fly left, right and center.
The Twar appears to have been triggered by a comment Tlhabi made following the arrest of Zamaswazi Zinhle Majozi, known as “Sphithiphithi Evaluator” on Twitter. Responding to a tweet by Sentletse, Tlhabi posted: “They all think they can’t be traced. You don’t even need the Hawks. In 5 minutes….these minions can be found. Then they abandon Twitter. Shouldn’t they stay & be bold? Imagine being 36 & appearing in court on a Monday, over politicians who don’t give a rat’s arse about you.”
They all think they can't be traced. You don't even need the Hawks. In 5 minutes….these minions can be found. Then they abandon Twitter. Shouldn't they stay & be bold? Imagine being 36 & appearing in court on a Monday, over politicians who don't give a rat's arse about you. https://t.co/MyG2qZSeRx
— Redi Tlhabi (@RediTlhabi) August 30, 2021
That tweet irked Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma who hit back at Tlhabi. “The Same Politician You Used To Visit In His Forest Town Home…??? I Know Cause I Used To Open The Door For You…And It Didn’t End There, You Followed This Same Politician To Genendendal In CPT…Qhubeka And I’ll Open The Files…You Are Just Bitter!!!”
The Same Politician You Used To Visit In His Forest Town Home…??? I Know Cause I Used To Open The Door For You…And It Didn’t End There, You Followed This Same Politician To Genendendal In CPT…Qhubeka And I’ll Open The Files…You Are Just Bitter!!! https://t.co/fEPp8OQkQT
— Dudu Zuma-Sambudla (@DZumaSambudla) September 4, 2021
Tlhabi also did not back down. She called Zuma-Sambudla a vile and dishonest person.
“You are TRULY your father’s child. Vile & dishonest. You sat i court of law,& justified his rapey predatory abuse of Fezeka Kuzwayo. So nothing will stop you doing it here. I have NEVER visited his Forrest Town home. I have NEVER been to Genadendal since Mbeki’s presidency. But”
You are TRULY your father's child. Vile & dishonest. You sat i court of law ,& justified his rapey predatory abuse of Fezeka Kuzwayo. So nothing will stop you doing it here. I have NEVER visited his Forrest Town home. I have NEVER been to Genadendal since Mbeki's presidency. But https://t.co/sdYaaCqVmR
— Redi Tlhabi (@RediTlhabi) September 5, 2021
“Some journalists who supported your father AFTER the rape trial & corruption allegations visited his Forrest Townhouse. I hope one day they will have the courage to write about how THEY stopped going there for interviews because of his predatory behavior. It is consistent,” Tlhabi said.
She further refuted the allegations and claims that she had visited Zuma’s house in Forest Town. She said she had only gone to his residence at the Union Buildings for an interview.
“As for me, I went to Dumberton Residence, his OFFICIAL residence as DP to interview him as Burundi mediator. But like you, he sees professional settings as opportunity to be creepy. He became creepy & predatory. That’s who your father is. You mother knew him well. YOU deserve him,” Tlhabi said.
As for me, I went to Dumberton Residence, his OFFICIAL residence as DP to interview him as Burundi mediator. But like you, he sees professional settings as opportunity to be creepy. He became creepy & predatory. That's who your father is. You mother knew him well. YOU deserve him
— Redi Tlhabi (@RediTlhabi) September 5, 2021
Zuma-Sambudla hit back, claiming that Tlhabi’s bitterness stemmed from her failed bid to become Zuma’s wife.
“The Only Truth You Speak Here Is That I Am Indeed My Father’s Child…And PROUDLY SO! The Rest Is Between You And Your Failed Mission To Be One Of The First Ladies…You Just Weren’t JZ’s Spec #ColonialClerk,” she said.
The Only Truth You Speak Here Is That I Am Indeed My Father’s Child…And PROUDLY SO! The Rest Is Between You And Your Failed Mission To Be One Of The First Ladies…You Just Weren’t JZ’s Spec #ColonialClerk https://t.co/JdDRPaHdwd
— Dudu Zuma-Sambudla (@DZumaSambudla) September 5, 2021
The interaction had South Africans from all walks of life joining in.
