South Africans take to social media to "thank" the SABC

The “Thank You SABC” concert which was being held at the Orlando Stadium turned out to be a big flop after a dismal turnout and artists no-shows giving South Africans lots of social media content.

Mzwakhe Mbuli, who the SABC has said is spearheading the organising of the concert, previously told news sites that he was expecting crowds of at least twenty thousand people.

“I’m no prophet and anything can happen but I expect at least twenty thousand people.”

But, after a week of problems plaguing the last minute put together concert, his predictions couldn’t be further from the truth.

On Friday Times Media Group revealed controversial promoter Morris Roda – earlier investigated by the authorities after a failed Miriam Makeba tribute concert which cost taxpayers millions – has emerged as one of the key players behind the show.

Numerous artists including AKA and Jack Parow fingered Roda has the person who had contacted them regarding payment and performance arrangements for the show.

But they said they had not been paid and would not perform unless payment was made.

Although the line-up named an abundance of artists, on the day, most of the key artists did not perform.

Controversy has plagued the show ever since the SABC earlier this week sent out a press release stating it was supporting the show, explaining that it was also paying for all costs.

It quickly backtracked, insisting the statement made was not on its behalf.

The failed concert did not escape Twitter and trended for most of Saturday.

Hhlaudi on attendance: We are very happy. The stadium was filled to capacity by the forefathers of all South Africans. #SABCThankYouConcert

— Lekker Llew (@lekkerlew) September 10, 2016

Had to come and witness #SABCThankYouConcert here at #OrlandoStadium. I don't need to say more. You can 😳. pic.twitter.com/AULUswbH3m

— SITHOLEEXPRESS (@SthembisoMedia) September 10, 2016

The number of people who attended #ThankYouSABC pic.twitter.com/lGAy2HkDYZ

— Tsodiyo (@tokelonhlapo) September 10, 2016

Only last week, we were wishing Mandoza a speedy recovery then he goes and performs for a crowd of 12 at #ThankYouSABC 💩💩💩

— Public Protester (@Pasco_e) September 10, 2016

When there's more security personnel on duty than the crowd itself. #ThankYouSABC 😅😂😅😂 pic.twitter.com/ryDRIVdSGx

— SonofAzania (@Capital_0) September 10, 2016

With many funny tweets coming from the official Hlaudi parody account:

https://twitter.com/SABC_C00/status/774669739306070016

https://twitter.com/SABC_C00/status/774832936612794369

https://twitter.com/SABC_C00/status/774640636372758529

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