EFF supporters flooded social media with messages directed at Trevor Noah.
JOHANNESBURG - South African comedian andhost Trevor Noah sparked anger from some quarters on social media when he compared EFF leader Julius Malema with US President Donald Trump this past weekend.
"South Africa also has a popular anti-establishment politician in this election. His name is Julius Malema and if you think Trump is bad, wait until you see how Julius treats the media," said Trevor Noah. The video published on The Daily Show's Twitter account was later deleted, but users continued to share the viral video online.
EFF Deputy president Floyd Shivambu did not shy away from voicing his opinion and said that"Americans are historically known for puppeteering black people, and this one has fallen right into their doings. He’s a clown, and doesn’t deserve to be dignified. Genocide in SA? He must be called Trevor Missing, the puppet of the establishment!"
EFF leader Julius Malema did not comment but a number of EFF supporters were quick to slam Noah in a series of tweets.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WATCH | Trevor Noah takes aim at Julius Malema on The Daily Show & it was litNoah's comments drew mixed reaction on social media and saw him shoot straight to the trends list in South Africa.
Read more »
Trevor Noah compares Julius Malema to Trump, sends Black Twitter into overdrive | IOL EntertainmentMzansi-born comedian Trevor Noah decided to use his international platform to weigh in on South Africa's general election by comparing EFF leader, Julius Malema to President Donald Trump. Elections2019 SAElections2019 MzansiVotes ElectionResults
Read more »
WATCH: Trevor Noah jokes about Malema and ‘white genocide’ on Daily Show, divides SAThe Daily Show host has been accused of being careless with his commentary but others say he’s reflecting facts.
Read more »
WATCH | Trevor Noah takes aim at Julius Malema on The Daily Show & it was litThe comedian joked that he could take tips from Juju on how to deal with criticism about his outfit to the Met.
Read more »
WATCH | Trevor Noah takes aim at Julius Malema on The Daily Show & it was litThe comedian joked that he could take tips from Juju on how to deal with criticism about his outfit to the Met.
Read more »
Floyd Shivambu on Trevor Noah: 'He doesn't deserve to be dignified'The Daily Show host Trevor Noah received mixed reaction from South Africans after a video of him comparing EFF leader Julius Malema to US president Donald Trump was released on Friday.
Read more »
WATCH | Here's what Trevor Noah thinks could go wrong with FB's new crush featureTrevor thinks the Facebook 'who likes you' feature may be problematic!
Read more »
PICS: Trevor Noah wore a T-shirt to the Met Gala'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah, who has become a regular at annual Met Gala, sported a low key look.
Read more »
Trevor Noah defends his Met Gala lookTrevorNoah He said that while he was teased at the event for his outfit, it was better than Katy Perry's hamburger suit.
Read more »
Trevor Noah backs Caster SemenyaThe Daily Show host criticised the IAAF for trying to force the South African athlete to lower her testosterone levels.
Read more »