Donald Trump’s victory made waves all over the world, and South Africa was not spared
Local celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts on America’s decision to vote for Donald Trump as their next president.
Trump beat Hiraly Clinton in a tightly contested election.
Here are a few tweets:
Wow, America. Wow.— Boity Thulo (@Boity) November 9, 2016
I actually feel sick. #USElections
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) November 9, 2016
I am in complete SHOCK! I hope Donald Trump proves me wrong&makes a great president.All the best America!The world is watching #USElections— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) November 9, 2016
One can only be optimistic now. All the best USA🇺🇸
— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) November 9, 2016
Sad day on the world pic.twitter.com/cXLE6RJjL9— Thando Thabooty (@Thando_Thabethe) November 9, 2016
Our own Pearl Thusi and Loyiso Gola and Trevor Noah who are currently working in the U.S, also added in their disappointments on the matter with Trevor going as far as to call the results a sketch.
It’s like a dream. ” President elect of the United States, Donald Trump!” Pinch me. Wow. #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/KdoXmEjBwc
— PEARL THUSI (@PearlThusi) November 9, 2016
America has shocked us shem….— Loyiso Gola (@loyisogola) November 9, 2016
#USElection2016
— Loyiso Gola (@loyisogola) November 9, 2016
This is like a sketch.— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) November 9, 2016