In a stunning display of digital dexterity, Renaldo Gouws, the self-proclaimed “Crazy South African” and DA Ward Councillor from Nelson Mandela Bay, has been blocking his critics on X faster than a caffeinated squirrel on rollerblades. With a whopping 69k followers, Gouws seems to have found a way to eclipse his popularity, but not in the way you’d expect.
Gouws, who proudly fuels his existence on sarcasm, facts, and common sense (or so he claims), appears to be more sensitive than a soap bubble at a porcupine convention when it comes to handling criticism. Sources close to the situation reveal that his block list is growing faster than a rumour in a small town.
While Gouws spends an impressive amount of time calling out and critiquing everyone under the South African sun, his commitment to being a Ward Councillor seems to be as elusive as an honest politician. Some speculate that his block list is now longer than the list of people who remember he’s an elected official.
In a bold move that has left the nation scratching its heads, Gouws seems to be on track to block the majority of the country before 2025, ensuring that his online echo chamber becomes more exclusive than a yacht party for one.
In his latest photo op, Gouws declared, “I felt a bit like Thor today. Fixed a couple of potholes.” However, an acquaintance close to Gouws, affectionately known as Boeppens, is sceptical. They wonder if perhaps Gouws should trade in his trash talk and biltong for a healthier lifestyle that involves addressing the issues faced by his constituents.
Ignoring his own party’s shortcomings, Gouws continues to deflect criticism like a professional dodgeball player, leaving South Africans to wonder if he’s more interested in being an influencer than an effective Ward Councillor. As the block count rises, so does the mystery of why the master of trash talk can’t take a jab himself.
Stay tuned as we eagerly await Gouws’ next move, wondering if he’ll hit the mute button on democracy before the year is out.
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