Various reactions laced the internet as South African president Cyril Ramaphosa flew Economy Class to Durban.
Today I had the pleasure of flying with our national carrier en route to Kigali, Rwanda for the 10th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. I wish to thank the men and women at SAA for your hospitality. pic.twitter.com/aHDWiXS2Kp
— President Cyril Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa) March 20, 2018
What an honour to have #President @CyrilRamaphosa flying with us this morning! Thank you sir for your kindness and for graciously allowing our staff and customers to take pictures with you. Wishing you and everyone a brilliant #HolidayWeekend! pic.twitter.com/logJ5R9Cuo
— FlySafair (@FlySafair) March 30, 2018
Apparently, he’s been doing this since he was VP. Here’s a tweet from 2016:
Well, who would have known? Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa flies economy class like most of us. Hats off to you! pic.twitter.com/cthVCObwdW
— JacaBreakfast (@JacaBreakfast) March 11, 2016
See reactions below:
President Ramaphosa on-board a Fly SafAir flight to Durban this morning… #NewDawnThings @MYANC @Powerfm987 @ewnreporter @SABCNewsOnline pic.twitter.com/4IIH0LaDix
— Mlimandlela Ndamase (@PrinceNdamase) March 30, 2018
Gents! If President Ramaphosa can fly SafAir then igenge mayinimele ngezi demands zika business class. Tell them you're flying them Presidential ???? pic.twitter.com/KQ7INXUMNM
— Mlimandlela Ndamase (@PrinceNdamase) March 30, 2018
SOUTH AFRICA'S President Cyril Ramaphosa flies to Durban in economy class on a Safair flight on Friday morning. Ramaphosa's co-passengers snapped photos with the president which were shared on Twitter.
— Olivia Blick (@OliviaBlick) March 30, 2018
The Pres on a SafAir flight. ?????? pic.twitter.com/wUvBUmOzCU
— Crayg Hitzeroth (@CraygH) March 30, 2018
We're there 12 black cars waiting for him at the airport ? Interested to know if his security detail is being reduced from the ridiculous Zuma brigade to a more sensible detail.
— #JZ783 (@anti_ANC) March 30, 2018
This is definitely a marketing coup for you guys! Well done! Cash in and zero in on it…
— Matone Ditlhake (@Matone_Ditlhake) March 30, 2018
This is how the President sets an example to be frugal. Something that his cabinet colleagues and MP's need to take note of. Well done
— dennisrmcl (@lachla1) March 30, 2018
