‘Lonely’: Social media users in stitches as Helen Zille trolls ANC

Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille poked fun at how 'lonely' the ANC tables were as South Africa gears up to vote.

Jun 24, 2026 - 17:29

‘Lonely’: Social media users in stitches as Helen Zille trolls ANC

Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille took to social media to show her followers how empty the African National Congress (ANC) tables were on Tuesday 23 June.

HELEN ZILLE: ‘LONELY DAYS AHEAD FOR ANC’

Helen Zille has had quite the sense of humour on social media and social media users are increasingly amused as her content gains popularity. She’s taken a dip in the pool of potholes in Johannesburg, hit the DJ decks and more. Now, she has poked fun at how “lonely” the African National Congress (ANC) tables were via a TikTok video on Tuesday 23 June. She used Akon’s hit song Lonely as the audio, which amused social media users. Take a look…

“Lonely days lie ahead for the ANC. Visit check.da.org.za to register to vote or type “VOTE” in the comments and we will assist you. #BelieveInJoburg#Zille4Mayor,” she wrote.

@helenzille Lonely days lie ahead for the ANC. Visit check.da.org.za to register to vote or type “VOTE” in the comments and we will assist you. #BelieveInJoburg #Zille4Mayor ♬ original sound – Helen Zille

Many social media users thought the post was funny.

“Helen my dear, you so messy ????,” wrote Lisa dingiswayo.

“ANC thinks this is AI,” wrote Shello Jacks.

“Who’s handling Zille’s social media pages ????????????,” wrote Lapis Lazuli.

“Zille social media team is ???? ????????????????,” wrote Tanya Marie.

Others showed support for the DA.

“DA has done very well for the city of capetown, i know you will be better in Johannesburg. ????????????✊????,” wrote Emi.

“You have my vote!!!! Zille for Mayor!,” wrote _lu_da2.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE FOR JOHANNESBURG

Helen Zille is the DA mayoral candidate for Johannesburg for the 2026 municipal elections. The politican was officially named the mayoral candidate in September 2025. Her aim is reportedly to restore the city to its former glory by tackling service delivery failures and unstable coalitions.

The 2026 South African municipal elections will be held on 4 November across the country, to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities in each of the country’s nine provinces. A total of 508 political parties registered to participate in the elections