Maimane Congratulates Floyd Shivambu, Mzansi Says He’s Lowkey Shading Steenhuisen

Maimane applauded Shivambu for his second master's degree, Mzansi says the message is meant for Steenhuisen. Images: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images/ Twitter/ Leon Sadiki/BloombergHowever, South Africans thought the message was not only directed to Shivambu but to DA leader John Steenhuisen as well.Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Briefly News on your News Feed!"Education is absolutely crucial.

"I think more and more South Africans must get involved in academic work. We need leadership in this country that is constantly developing its own skills and is also academically strong. So congrats, my brother. I wish you well; all the best."While the gesture was initially seen as a commendable display of sportsmanship and mutual respect, some netizens insisted Maimane had a subliminal message for Steenhuisen.

His education first came to light last year when the party’s KwaZulu-Natal caucus called for a Chief Whip to possess a university degree, while Steenhuisen only obtained a Matric certificate at Northwood Boys High School in Durban 26 years ago.Dali Mpofu and former Public Protector Busi Mkhwebane could allegedly be struck off the roll

“I had the honor of being awarded an MSc in International Development degree by the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies."He said he was honored to be part of the alums that were attended by a political activist from Guyana, Walter Rodney, and Ethiopian politician, Arkebe Oqubay.

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