'Straat meid' insult hurled at DA's Van Damme

Democratic Alliance MP Phumzile van Damme did not react when she was repeatedly called a “straat meid” (wild woman or prostitute) during the debate on the State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament on Tuesday. Subscribe to TimesLIVE here: / timeslive

[@sexualposition]

Can they refrain from using the word "HONORABLE" in parliament ..... how about just "MEMBER"

[@jason7281]

LOL well look at it this way boet, it's funny when they use it in reference to certain members.

[@stephendikotsimatshaneng8591]

Van Dam hev all de rights 2 defend herself if she under attack 4rom lousy anc members.

[@jason7281]

Exactly boet.

[@jason7281]

I'd never even heard of Van Damme until a few minutes ago as I don't watch much parliament, but maybe she can get cousin Jean-Claude to bliksem them next time he's in town lol.

[@88motho]

Fire, good for corrupt ANC. what is the meaning of that word???

[@liamrencontre4120]

It’s a insulting term for a young black woman. “Meid” means “Maid” in Afrikaans and the word is highly associated with apartheid

[@thabompe8578]

Yhooo!

[@elliotmotimele1437]

She is just like Van Damme in the movies.........she will kick you!

[@swanepoel4714]

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