Ngizwe McHunu left social media users talking after complimenting an eNCA news anchor during a live television interview about an upcoming national shutdown.
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The incident reportedly took place on 26 May 2026 during a broadcast discussing anti-illegal immigration protests and a planned shutdown scheduled for 30 June 2026.
According to clips circulating online, the interview ended on a lighter note after the anchor thanked McHunu for participating in the discussion. Instead of signing off immediately, McHunu repeatedly praised the presenter’s appearance, telling her she was beautiful moments before the segment cut to a commercial break.
The video was later reshared by Open Talk on X through the @Dating_Market account, where it quickly attracted attention from viewers amused by the unexpected exchange.
During the interview, McHunu defended his movement’s anti-illegal immigration stance and said supporters would continue demanding documentation from people they suspected of being in the country unlawfully.
The Bhinca Nation president argued that South Africans had the right to question individuals if they believed crimes were being committed. He maintained that his followers would persist with their activism ahead of the movement’s proposed 30 June action.
McHunu also referenced a recent march in Durban, saying authorities monitored demonstrators while the group remained committed to its objectives regarding undocumented foreign nationals.
He further encouraged South Africans to carry and display national flags during the planned demonstrations, claiming it would help distinguish citizens from non-citizens.
The clip of McHunu complimenting the anchor sparked mixed reactions online, with many users finding humour in the unexpected conclusion to a tense political discussion.
Some social media users joked that the activist appeared smitten during the interview, while others criticised the remarks as inappropriate for a live news broadcast.
The moment added another viral chapter to McHunu’s often controversial public appearances, which regularly generate debate across South African social media platforms.