How social media unpacked this photo of Mafokate with Fifi Cooper and EFF leaders

South Africans on social media have criticised EFF leader Julius Malema, his deputy, Floyd Shivambu, and record label boss Arthur Mafokate following a picture shared by rapper Fifi Cooper of the four.

The rapper was offered legal help by the EFF after record label Ambitious Entertainment obtained a court order to stop her from performing her music.

According to court papers shared by the record label, Fifi Cooper will also lose rights to the music she recorded with them, pay royalties and the company’s legal costs.

But Malema announced on Tuesday he would be helping the rapper with the case.

“We are always on the side of the weak and the dejected. Wipe your tears, African girl, very soon you will sing your beautiful songs again. Proper legal team is assembled to help Fifi Cooper against the powerful,” tweeted Malema, while his party said: “We have seen the injustice caused on Fifi Cooper by Ambitious Entertainment, which is politically associated with the corrupt North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo. We have contacted Fifi with the willingness to help her fight back against the corrupt and exploitative record company!”

Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi also confirmed the EFF had contacted the rapper to help in her legal fight against the record label.

“Shit is about to go down. Ambitious Entertainment should know by now that when legal battles are involved EFF lead by Advocate Ngcukaitobi always win. The court interdict violated Fifi’s right to do her job which she depends on to survive,” he said.

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— FIFI COOPER (@FifiCooperFans) November 28, 2017

Now social media users are not really sure what’s going on after Fifi Cooper shared a picture with the EFF leaders and Mafokate, who is facing his own legal battle following accusations by his ex-girlfriend, Cici, who has accused him of physically abusing her.

According to those on social media, the picture Fifi Cooper shared apparently shows the “hypocrisy” of the people in it. This because the EFF leader has been vocal about his criticism for Mafokate, having also questioned the ANCWL’s silence in Cici’s case.

Cici has also been criticised for associating herself with a man who has been accused of abusing another woman, following rumours that Mafokate had signed her to his company.

“Arthur n EFF? FIFI and Arthur ? Eff and Fifi? moer !! am unable to can,” said one, while poet Ntsiki Mazwai wrote: “It’s too much hypocrisy on one photograph…..it’s witchcraft.”

Some, however, commended the EFF for coming through for Fifi Cooper.

“I was very disturbed when I heard what the judgment ordered, it literally meant Fifi was finished, she only had one option to start afresh. Am happy @EFFSouthAfrica is taking this fight. Fight on, leadership,” said one.

These were some of the reactions on social media:

“Arthur trying to get revenge for Cici moving to @ambitiouz_entertainment by getting involved in this… Fifi basically being used as a political tool by EFF as the owner of Ambitiouz Entertainment is the younger brother of NW Premier Supra Mahumapelo… Basically they will gain more from this than her.. watch…”

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— FIFI COOPER (@FifiCooperFans) November 28, 2017

Arthur jong pic.twitter.com/TmN7fOykrI

— 💫Presh💫 (@zandilisous) November 28, 2017

and how does Arthur fit into this beautiful picture 😒

— Rozay (@rose_mamabolo) November 29, 2017

https://twitter.com/ZuluGirlza/status/935565928900767744

The first guy on the left mara 😷 pic.twitter.com/Mcj1DAJTcQ

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— Don Makaveli 💭🇨🇩 🇵🇸 (@Pheto_101) November 28, 2017

Arthur o nyaka ntoni manje lapha tjoeeee

— Warona (@wa_maboi) November 28, 2017

Fifi signed to him i think https://t.co/x9QUrJt60m

— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) November 28, 2017

Wouldn't it also be a woman's command issue? Men saving women again huh?

— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) November 28, 2017

EFF is supporting a woman while a woman abuser is right next to them and allowed to take a pic with him.give me water plz

— Tshianeo (@Sea_T_F) November 28, 2017

Its too much hypocrisy on one one photograph…..its witchcraft😷 https://t.co/02PtIWI2TY

— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) November 28, 2017

Isn't that conflict of interest? Since he is lead performer ya ANC? And what is EFF endorsing, le Fifi le ena? Hai suka https://t.co/6GCgJvZqcv

— Daughter of the Soil (@Tumithenative) November 28, 2017

Hayi bo Athur? Since when?

— Lungi Kubheka (@lungi_kubheka) November 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/nkosisihawukele/status/935577437160820736

Eish ufunani loyo… pic.twitter.com/M0aN8iYv88

— Inja yeTiye (@Thabo_Vuyoo43) November 28, 2017

Me and the Gang too.bruh i tell you every time i get s chance to talk politics i make sure i convince ppl to vote with me in 2019 n its working prety good alot of ppl iv managed to convinced to vote EF😅

— Sengwayo (@Tallguyzungu) November 28, 2017

I am excited about this. A young defenseless talented girl tossed and thrown in the dust bin and her work taken away from her just like that? And sometimes powerful people do this thinking you will not stand the costs long court cases and will give up.

— Sello Elia Molekwa 🇿🇦 (@SEMolekwa) November 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/KRamatiisa/status/935572699115671558

I was very disturbed when I heard what the judgement ordered, it literally meant Fifi was finished, she only had one option to start afresh. Am happy @EFFSouthAfrica is taking this fight. Fight on, leadership!!

— Simcelile Rubela (@SimcelileRubela) November 28, 2017

Thanks guys for standing up for the weakest and fight these financially muscled exploiters justice will be served for Fifi I believe #JusticeForFifiCooper #BoycottAmbitiouz

— Bulelani Mpengesi (@Buja3D) November 28, 2017

Fifi Cooper does deserve justice thanks to EFF we gonna see that happen #FifiCooper

— bartier🌍⭕ (@mamello_hlatse) November 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/VusiHGumbi/status/935771858347143168

@Sbusiso_Mkansi I know under your leadership Mr president the commander in chief of EFF the victory it's certain#CIC 4 PRE

— Fola Mithani (@MithaniFola) November 29, 2017

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