“Make em Trend” Anele Mdoda Goes Againts Racists

Like many South Africans, Anele Mdoda is calling for accountability after a young boy directed a racial slur at YouTuber Sonwabile in a viral video.

The boy, identified by social media users, gained attention for referring to the popular star as an “EFF k****r.” In the footage, Sonwabile, visibly shocked, expressed disbelief at dealing with racism in 2023.

Anele Mdoda, a well-known TV personality, shared her disgust on Twitter and urged others to help identify the individuals involved.

She tweeted, “Let’s find these kids and make em trend.” Emphasizing the need for legal consequences. “Hope charges are pressed, drag the court case till they are old enough to go to jail.” Anele also retweeted posts from other users echoing the sentiment that if black children experience racism, white children should be held accountable too.

Members of the EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters) also joined the condemnation of the boy’s actions.

Gardee Godrich, an EFF member, tweeted, “Do we have his home address so that we can visit him for tea and have a talk with him on what it means to utter such words. We take a priest & police along to meet his parents…..” This collective response underscores the importance of addressing and educating individuals who perpetuate racial slurs.

See some reactions from other tweeps below: