EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi already holds the title of People’s Bae in South Africa, but today, the member of Parliament added another title to his name: doctor.
The 32-year-old today was awarded a Doctorate in political studies from Wits University, joining the likes of Nelson Mandela and Joe Slovo, both of whom also held qualifications from the institution.
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Ndlozi, who first announced that he had completed his doctorate in August, was today honoured in Gauteng. The EFF’s vanguard was also in attendance.
While livestreaming the ceremony — the official EFF account, along with Floyd Shivambu and EFF leader Julius Malema — published a few notable tweets.
As a result, #MbuyiseniGraduates has been trending for much of the afternoon across the country.
“It’s official South Africa, the EFF National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament has been officially conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree,” tweeted the account, receiving over 350 retweets and 700 likes in the process.
It’s official South Africa, the EFF National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament has been officially conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree. Congratulations Dr. @MbuyiseniNdlozi! #MbuyiseniGraduates! pic.twitter.com/4PsId4sBfr
— EFF (@EFFSouthAfrica) December 5, 2017
A subsequent snap of the EFF leadership, received 1400 likes and close to 600 retweets.
Ladies and gentlemen, the EFF presents to you, DOCTOR Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The EFF is fountain of knowledge and education. We salute our National Spokesperson for leading by example. pic.twitter.com/mnnuKGxEYm
— EFF (@EFFSouthAfrica) December 5, 2017
EFF secretary general Godrich Gardee also got in on the group shot fun.
The revolutionary walk at Wits. . #MbuyiseniGraduates pic.twitter.com/wiYfSY8Hkc
— Godrich Gardee (@GardeeGodrich) December 5, 2017
Shivambu’s selfie collage however received the most impact, with more than 1600 likes and 600 retweets.
The academic educated selfie is always part of the Graduation celebrations, and rhe are here for Dr. @MbuyiseniNdlozi. It’s a good day as #MbuyiseniGraduates! pic.twitter.com/la1NnRJTkE
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) December 5, 2017
Those not in the EFF also sought to congratulate Ndlozi.
The DA spokesperson Phumzile Van Damme led the sentiment with “Liliilililillilililiiiiiiiiiiiii”.
Congratulations @MbuyiseniNdlozi. Liliilililillilililiiiiiiiiiiiii
https://t.co/IsDKUz73rQ — Phumzile Van Damme (@zilevandamme) December 5, 2017
Zwelinzima Vavi called red “the ultimate colour”.
Congratulations Dr Ndlozi. Red is the ultimate colour! #MbuyiseniGraduates pic.twitter.com/B1DePpKQeG
— Zwelinzima Vavi (@Zwelinzima1) December 5, 2017
Other Twitter users fully embraced the hashtag, and this particularly meme-ready EFF snap.
If you are inspired to further your studies hands up #MbuyiseniGraduates pic.twitter.com/8xovRFie7v
— Maxaka (@mafresh13) December 5, 2017
The President of South Africa made an appearance in meme-form.
EFF leadership and graduating pic.twitter.com/z5IPcSXyHk
— Hlokomelo Mabogale (@HlokiMabogale) December 5, 2017
And even Beyonce was left speechless.
I’m so happy and proud of Mbuyiseni. It’s like I know him personally. #MbuyiseniGraduates pic.twitter.com/e9iEnmY8lb
— MaRadebe (@YonelaZihlangu) December 5, 2017
#MbuyiseniGraduates continues to trend on Twitter countrywide at the time of writing.
Feature image: EFF via Twitter
