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Mon, Aug 22 2011 22:56:42

Gigaba's SlutWalk twitter storm

Minister of Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba created a mini firestorm on Saturday night after some ignorant comments on the SlutWalk marches. The episode illustrated the power of social media - a medium Gigaba clearly understands very well. It all started with some banter between two senior politicians. See below how the story unfolded. Power to the people!

  1. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    @Derek_Hanekom And where were u today?
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 10:20:05
  2. Derek_Hanekom
    Derek_Hanekom@Derek_Hanekom
    @mgigaba Mgigaba, ask no questions...I was where you for at least part of the day. Now let's stick to rugby, bells and slut walks...
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 10:24:03
  3. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    @Derek_Hanekom No, let's talk about the slutwalk. Now, I wanna attend as an observer. Might get lucky
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 10:26:37
  4. SamWilson1
    SamWilson1@SamWilson1
    Unacceptable, Minister. "@mgigaba: No, let's talk about the slutwalk. Now, I wanna attend as an observer. Might get lucky." Shame on you.
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 11:56:03
  5. SamWilson1
    SamWilson1@SamWilson1
    When will it become unacceptable for our senior government officials to make sex jokes about rape? You represent us, @mgigaba. Appalling.
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 11:59:38
  6. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    @simonmaraisza @Derek_Hanekom Hey guys, we're just joking. We shud stick to rugby...
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 11:59:46
  7. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    @samanthaperry @KevinMcCallum @maxgeb @derek_hanekom I've found out what this about and how serious it is and I retract my earlier comment
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:09:08
  8. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    @samanthaperry @KevinMcCallum @maxgeb @derek_hanekom And I retract it genuinely. No harm was meant...
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:09:35
  9. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    @SamWilson1 I've found out what this about and how serious it is and I retract genuinely my earlier comment
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:10:27
  10. SamWilson1
    SamWilson1@SamWilson1
    @mgigaba @samanthaperry @kevinmccallum @maxgeb @derek_hanekom I think more than a retraction is required, Minister. This is a public forum.
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:10:56
  11. samanthaperry
    samanthaperry@samanthaperry
    @SamWilson1 @mgigaba we appreciate it wasn't meant seriously, but more is needed from you. @kevinmccallum @maxgeb @derek_hanekom
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:12:18
  12. mgigaba
    mgigaba@mgigaba
    I've just been informed regarding slutwalk and I'd completely misunderstood it. All men should support it 100%
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:13:09
  13. Derek_Hanekom
    Derek_Hanekom@Derek_Hanekom
    @mgigaba Thanks for that, because I actually meant that I would've joined the walk if I'd been in Cape Town. It's a campaign we must support
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:13:02
  14. SamWilson1
    SamWilson1@SamWilson1
    @mgigaba @megpascoe I think joining the @slutwalkJHB would be the most appropriate apology. It's on 24 September.
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:22:46
  15. brodiegal
    brodiegal@brodiegal
    i think @mgigaba's thoughtless comments (& subsequent apology) about #slutwalk are exactly what is needed – people must talk about this
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:26:39
  16. SamWilson1
    SamWilson1@SamWilson1
    We call on Minister @mgigaba to commit to joining @slutwalkJHB 24/9. Prove SA men take rape seriously. Apology via attitude adjustment. RT
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 12:41:57
  17. gussilber
    gussilber@gussilber
    Slutwalk comment by Minister Gigaba, with subsequent swift retraction, is good social media story for next week's papers.
    Sat, Aug 20 2011 13:28:02

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