POLOKWANE – When skimming through social media these days, the consensus is that majority of South Africans are upset about the current political situation in the country.

As the country continues to take part in national action with marches taking place in the capital city and other parts of South Africa, another way people get to share their opinions is by using social media and posting about relevant events and happenings.

On Wednesday, 12 April, instead of trending because of his 75th birthday, President Zuma’s name was in the top trending topics on twitter with the hashtag #WhyIHateZuma.

Here is what some users had to say:

https://twitter.com/JustKholii_/status/852048776130961409

#WhyIHateZuma because he is living a life that I should be living pic.twitter.com/Dey19aKVPi

— Hubbly Smoker (@phologo_lencwe) April 12, 2017

#WhyIHateZuma he thinks Malusi Gigaba can do better job than Pravin Godhan pic.twitter.com/NdF09pHT3r

— SHEPHERD (@MalumeSharepart) April 12, 2017

https://twitter.com/mis_baleseng/status/852061576207224833

#WhyIHateZuma hating on Zuma is a waste of energy, feelings and time. pic.twitter.com/LjS6CQEUnN

— moPabi🤡 (@RealManPee) April 12, 2017

https://twitter.com/Karma_Effect18/status/852104474940387328

He sold the coutry for samoosa #WhyIHateZuma

— Mr clouds (@VEGITA_SA) April 12, 2017

Tell us, do you think hashtags like this are justified in people getting their opinions across or do you think it was too harsh?

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