Ntsiki Mazwai incited another fervent discussion online as she criticized Jacinta for spreading what she called falsehoods and exaggerating the facts. Sharing a video in which Jacinta discusses undocumented immigrants, Ntsiki claimed that those who agreed with Jacinta’s narrative were part of the problem, asserting that Jacinta often fabricates stories, statistics, and historical accounts for effect.<\/p>\n
The post quickly garnered a lot of attention, resulting in thousands of views and prompting a range of reactions from South Africans.<\/p>\n
Ntsiki further emphasized criticisms initially voiced by another user on X, who referred to Jacinta as:<\/p>\n
\n“educationally empty”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
and encouraged viewers to watch the video themselves. Instead of letting the critique fade, social media users filled the replies, with some agreeing that Jacinta’s arguments were weak while others considered the attack unfair and excessively personal.<\/p>\n
Supporters rush to Jacinta’s defence<\/h2>\n
The backlash against Ntsiki did not resonate well with many on X, who accused her of fixating on Jacinta without presenting constructive solutions. One user, @Nama_Khoe, remarked:<\/p>\n
\n“How come you are so fixated on putting Jacinta down? Lead your own revolution, Mama… I’ve never understood the bashing of someone doing something to change things.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Another user questioned Ntsiki\u2019s intentions, asking:<\/p>\n
\n“Did she not want to come to your podcast or is someone paying you to do what you are doing now?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Others suggested that Jacinta’s rising prominence might be unsettling her critics.<\/p>\n