Critics crash out at ANCYL’s anniversary celebration ‘plane’ stunt
Social media users have accused the ANCYL of stealing a great South African moment.
ANCYL, celebrating its 82nd anniversary, faced criticism for staging a fly-over over DHL Stadium in Cape Town. The event, promoted through various social media posts, featured a poster depicting two airline jets flying low over a stadium, accompanied by the caption "82 years of youth activism, struggle, service and political education."
Social media users expressed outrage, comparing the ANCYL's actions to those of the All Blacks vs Springboks match fly-over, accusing the youth league of mocking South Africans and appropriating cultural symbols for personal gain. Some even suggested that the ANCYL's leadership would not survive a real attempt at the fly-over. Despite the backlash, the ANCYL is set to continue with its anniversary celebrations, including the Anton Lembede Memorial Lecture in the North-West and an official anniversary rally in the Eastern Cape.
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