Podcaster Penuel
South African podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa has generated significant discussion on X with a tweet envisioning a scenario where U.S. President Donald Trump arrests South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spouse.
In his tweet, Penuel accused Ramaphosa of managing a drug cartel, engaging in money laundering associated with the Phala Phala scandal, committing human rights violations, including those linked to the Marikana massacre, and even of instigating “White Genocide.”
He also suggested that the United States would take control of South African mines and oversee the nation for an unspecified duration.
This tweet appears to be a sarcastic commentary in light of Trump’s recent statement regarding the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
One individual dismissed the scenario, saying, “Dream on.”
Another user commented on the hypothetical collapse of the ANC, stating, “For the corrupt ANC in shackles, I’d almost celebrate, irrespective of the hand that dealt the blow…but things are unfortunately not that simple.”
Some followers embraced the humorous element of Penuel’s tweet, with one quipping, “I’d braai every day for a month! In celebration if this happened.”
Another user provided insight into the underlying message of Penuel’s post, noting, “It’s sad how everyone here is missing Penuel’s point. It didn’t happen, he is simply showing how easy it will be for the US to do as it pleases then spread whatever propaganda about Cyril or any president so as to justify their actions.”
Reports coming in that the USA has been bombing Johannesburg, & has captured SAn President Cyril Ramaphosa & his wife.
Ramaphosa is accused of leading a drug cartel, as alluded by Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi & the Madlanga Commission.
He is also involved in money laundering,…
— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) January 4, 2026
