ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has taken aim at controversial Zimbabwean activist Rutendo Matinyarare, threatening to deport him if his party comes to power.
Mashaba warned that if his party takes power, one of their top priorities would be to deport Matinyarare. He vowed to expel Matinyarare from South Africa and permanently ban him from returning.
What did the Zimbabwean acticist do?
This fiery political exchange erupted after Matinyarare publicly criticised General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accusing the high-ranking officer of failing to root out crime within the police force during his tenure.
The remarks didn’t sit well with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba, who wasted no time in issuing a sharp response.
How Mashaba responded
Responding to Matinyarare’s post on X, Mashaba described him as toxic.
“If ActionSA comes to power, Rutendo Matinyarare will be one of the first foreign nationals to be deported and permanently barred from re-entering this country,” said Mashaba. “We will not tolerate those who disrespect South Africans while enjoying the benefits of being here.”
The incident has sparked renewed debate over foreign nationals’ involvement in South African political discourse, with Mashaba doubling down on his party’s tough stance on immigration.
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