Shh, don’t tag Malusi Gigaba while he’s playing Candy Crush

When journalists spied a certain finance minister Malusi Gigaba playing iPad games during Ramaphosa’s big moment yesterday, you just knew social media would light it up.

As unkind as it usually is, Twitter was first to poke and prod. But others were more interested in what level Gigaba was tackling.

Over on @AdvBarryRoux — a Barry Roux parody account now known for pulling no punches on the network — users asked this question, subsequently tagging @mgigaba.

Did anyone tag @mgigaba to ask what level was he playing here?

— 😂❤🎧🙏91/🖒/✌👌 (@Teboho_8008) February 15, 2018

“Did anyone tag @mgigaba to ask what level was he playing here?” wrote @Teboho_8008.

But if you’ve ever been stuck in a trying mobile game, about to catch that legendary Pokemon, or one swipe away from 2048, you’ll know how distracting notifications can be.

But Twitter just went along and carelessly disrupted Malusi Gigaba’s adventure anyway.

Please don’t tag @mgigaba he mustn’t see this embarrassing moment.

— The Liberal (@Sanele_Langazan) February 15, 2018

And again…

😂 nooo why did you tag @mgigaba ?

— 😂❤🎧🙏91/🖒/✌👌 (@Teboho_8008) February 15, 2018

And some more.

😀😀😀😀I agree @mgigaba must be left out of this pic.twitter.com/uVv4ujUQkZ

— The Liberal (@Sanele_Langazan) February 15, 2018

…

I will never tag @mgigaba it’s so childish pic.twitter.com/lpyLxPLZ47

— Savage Ben 🔥🔥😁 (@Benedict_Molise) February 15, 2018

I am curious to know what level our @mgigaba is playing but i agree, lets not tag him!

— Issa #MadBlackWoman (@fleekiswa) February 15, 2018

guys this cannot reach @mgigaba come on

— Lucky S’biya (@KatlegoSibiya) February 15, 2018

Yea I agree… This would be an embarrassment to @mgigaba Guys dont tag him

— Bafana Mkabane (@Faahkzin) February 15, 2018

This goes on for another six replies.

Those seated in Parliament’s gallery did note that Gigaba stowed his tablet as soon as Ramaphosa took to the podium, but we’re not sure if it was in part due to Twitter ruining his progress.

But we still have so many questions.

What level was he on? What games will he play during the Budget Speech next Wednesday? Was his iPad fully charged?

We may have a new president, but we’re no closer to answering these important questions.

Feature image: screenshot, @advbarryroux via Twitter