MUST READ: Here’s what’s trending on Twitter today

Twitter can be overwhelming at times, so let us help you by giving you the top trends today.

April 4, 2017

Belinda Brock 1 minute read

Twitter is always abuzz, so to keep you in the loop, we’ve complied a few of the hottest topics trending today.

#JunkStatus

Only 90 hours after President Jacob Zuma reshuffled his cabinet, South Africa’s credit rating was downgraded to junk status for the first time in 17 years.

Too late @GovernmentZA – Zuma already disturbed the economy all the way to #junkstatus https://t.co/x3X8qnGl4e

— Malcolm (@malcolmfrank) April 4, 2017

Our President made a terrible Mistake firing Pravin Gordhan
….. But who am I to say that😩 #JunkStatus

— Marksman🎯 (@ProeCeaser_SA) April 4, 2017

#countryDuty #JunkStatus 101
Thanks to @CamModisane pic.twitter.com/Sq3pVqcNKS

— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) April 4, 2017

#NationalBreakfast

We think it's been raining Egg McMuffins 😉! #NationalBreakfastDay pic.twitter.com/VPVeFCjyuI

— McDonald’s SA (@McDonalds_SA) April 4, 2017

https://twitter.com/trendinaliaZA/status/849179806692278273

#BuyLocalSummit2017

Buying Local does NOT mean compromise to QUALITY, local products have HIGH quality value too. #BuyLocalSummit2017 @ProudlySA @NestleSA pic.twitter.com/5hefayRbyU

— Nkululeko Ngubane (@Nkulie14) April 4, 2017

#ChooseDay

Decisions decisions, that’ what this day is all about. Whether you choose to be happy in spite of all challenges you face or if you decide to quit a bad habit #ChooseDay is the perfect day to make your choice.

Maybe a little motivation will put you in better spirits for the rest of the week. If a dog can overcome the odds, surely you will survive until Friday.

We love #ChooseDay!

Hope you enjoy it. #Zaziwa pic.twitter.com/nYqZb3ts6L

— Zaziwa SABC1 (@ZaziwaSABC1) April 4, 2017

I choose to study during recess so I can leave SA after graduating #ChooseDay

— Bophelo ke Ntwa (@Thatomorekii) April 4, 2017

#BlackMonday

Black Monday is a term used to describe an unfortunate event, but in the South African sense of the term, it is a day dedicated to the outburst of frustration after President Jacob Zuma’s call to wear black in the face of his cabinet reshuffling. Go figure.

Person: Why aren't you wearing black?
Me: because I'm always black. #BlackMonday pic.twitter.com/FlSiGfz9tA

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) April 3, 2017

#Tremor

An Earth tremor was felt by the residents of Klerksdorp in the North West Province at approximately 5am this morning. Luckily, no one was injured, and thus, many took to social media to satirise the event in relation to Black Monday:

Someone said maybe it the president reshuffling provinces 😂#EarthTremor

— Miss Noba (@NobaMsimanga) April 3, 2017

Others felt slightly left out:

when people tweet about the #EarthTremor but you felt nothing… pic.twitter.com/683qtt7eHZ

— 🇿🇦Makenzi🇵🇸Kenzo (@MakenziKenzo) April 3, 2017

#HelenZille

The former leader of the Democratic Alliance is currently under fire regarding her allegedly racist Tweets regarding the benefit of colonialism. The country is divided by her actions, with some supporting her, and others… well, they don’t really know what to think.

https://twitter.com/MrsNkwana/status/848538317188673536

Finally, #2017AlreadyTaughtMe

Possibly the most important outlook to have on the year ahead.

https://twitter.com/tebatso222/status/848881770619695104

#2017AlreadyTaughtMe To always give thanks😜, appreciate and be grateful for what you have💯, someone out there is in need 😞

— ❤ jemimah Afrikan ❤ (@jemimah_limpo) April 3, 2017

#Mbalula

After the announcement of Cabinet reshuffle which caught the country by surprise, public servant Fikile Mbalula was announced as the new Finance Minister. Here’s what Twitter had to say about his appointment.