President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the club of politicians whose fashion sense and shoe game have sparked a debate online.
This after finance minister Tito Mboweni shared a picture of the two after wrapping up business recently and getting ready for the holidays.
Last consultations of 2019. President and Minister of Finance. 21 December 2019. Johannesburg. South Africa. Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/I5xe0oZryi
— Tito Mboweni (@tito_mboweni) December 21, 2019
However, it wasn't the caption that had social media abuzz, but instead their shoes.
While about tweeps appreciated the return of Mboweni's infamous footwear, it was Ramaphosa's that had about debating that it wasn't becoming for a president.
Others defended them, highlighting that unlike about, Ramaphosa and Mboweni could afford to wear name brands every day but chose to wear “simple things in life”.
Others were also quick to recommend places where Ramaphosa and Mboweni could find shoes that were still “simple” yet also aesthetically pleasing.
Here is a snapshot of what tweeps had to say.
The President looks like a manager from Spar.
— Mandl'eNkosi (@MandlaMagagula) December 21, 2019
The shoes are a true reflection of the country’s economy!
— SimJoJ (@S_JoJwana) December 21, 2019
We must deal with the issues of shoes for the Limpopo fellows once and for all. Do yol have shoes shops in Limpopo.... asking for a friend...
— Roberto Cassaredi (@mdunuse) December 21, 2019
Y’all need new shoes,i know a place ko joburg CBD
— Tilly (@Tilly_tetelo) December 21, 2019
All I see are those shoes. pic.twitter.com/2u4Ql9H26h
— Raised in Africa💫 (@paballo_patsa) December 21, 2019
Our President @CyrilRamaphosa and finance minister @tito_mboweni are the most humble down to earth human beings. They could wear Gucci and Louis Vuitton everyday, bought with their own money, not stolen like others. Yet they photographed often wearing the simple things in life.
— Goolam (@goolammv) December 21, 2019
Indeed. No amount of Gucci & old Louis can buy humility, respect, class or wisdom. Our President & Finance Minister are in a league of their own. Many would pay top dollar to have an ounce of what they have. I admire & respect both gentlemen immensely.
— I AM WHAT I AM (@hills007) December 21, 2019
