Controversial DA councillor threatens court action over old videos

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Outspoken YouTuber and Democratic Alliance councillor Renaldo Gouws is again embroiled in a social media row after snippets of a past tirade have resurfaced.

But social media expert Mike Sharman said the age of the social media post should not be used as an excuse for what was in the post.old adage: if your mother would blush if she saw your comments on the front page of a newspaper, then why would you post those comments on your social media?”“Interestingly, the results of the last election saw a growth in the FF+ and the EFF, and a reduction [in votes] to the DA.

Everyone can have own brand - and as a result there is no longer a separation of duties in the field versus on social media.federal council chair] rants. These create an 'us versus them' feeling, a result of her personal brand.ocial media, everyone can have own brand — and as a result there is no longer a separation of duties in the field [on the job] versus on social media,” he said.

This was evident, he said, with visuals from outside late ANC stalwart and Rivonia trialist Andrew Mlangeni's house, showing way more than 50 people present and social distancing rules being ignored. A picture of the event was shared by transport minister Fikile Mbalula.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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