Freedom of speech ftw.

[Aesir]

Johannesburg - The ANC Youth League on Tuesday called for the immediate withdrawal of the "disgusting" Nando's television and radio advertisements.

The league said the advertisements used "cheap satire" to undermine electoral politics in South Africa.

"We are fully aware that the advertisement is intended at mocking the president of the ANCYL, and in a racist fashion portrays political leaders as cartoons."

The television adverts feature a puppet named Julius - which could be a reference to ANCYL leader Julius Malema - who demands "change".

The league said it has commissioned its lawyers to investigate.

Legal advice

"While awaiting the legal advice, the ANCYL instructs the Nando's Company and those who did the advertisement to promptly withdraw the advert from all television screens and radio channels.

"If Nando's does not withdraw the adverts, the ANCYL will mobilise the people of South Africa to take militant action against Nando's and anything associated with Nando's."

Nando's marketing manager Sylvester Chauke said Nando's went with the political theme because "it is what is happening in the country at the moment".

"Our advertisements are not a stab at Julius Malema at all. What is it that Nando's said in the advert that is negative about him?... If only I could have an answer to that."

****ing A julius, prove to us how "democratic" you are...

Please Nandos if you happen to read this don't take off the ad. :P

Linky

[CrashHelmut]

Also, here is a link to the Nando's ad in question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJl65WCe6hs

[Domanskip]

Awesome add.

Threatening militant action against a food chain. My God how did this guy escape the womb...

[onona]

Also, here is a link to the Nando's ad in question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJl65WCe6hs

Lulz. Nando's always had some great ads, and that's no exception. I think Malema needs to develop a sense of humour.

[spid3r]

lol look funny but pity i cant hear all, need subtitle tho.

[BlackMage]

and in a racist fashion portrays political leaders as cartoons.

ZOMG RACISMZ@!!!!!1111

[Higushi]

Just watched it this morning. :P

lol.

Malema want's to take military action against a fricking food chain!? That's just retarded. I dislike this guy so much... He is a hate monger, a violence encourager and a colossal idiot. To top it off, he has no sense of humour - something this country really needs right now.

But, in another sense, he has driven many from supporting the ANC. This is a good thing, and for that I am grateful.

[Cleric]

And Nandos get exactly what they wanted. These guys don't realise that by drawing attention to the add, they've made thousands of people aware of it who might never have seen it (me being one). Nandos get's a ton of free advertising, and Malema continues to look like the fool he is.

[Gammaray]

... But, in another sense, he has driven many from supporting the ANC. This is a good thing, and for that I am grateful.

Naive much? Or do you have an actual source stating this? :P

[CrashHelmut]

"For too long have we struggled against the secrecy of their eleven herbs and spices!
For too long we have suffered under the tyranny of their spicy peri-peri chicken!
Comrades, today I tell you, we will never burn our lips again.
There will be no more finger licking.
Enough I say!"

[wisp]

Viva Nando's Viva ............Amaaaaaaannnnnnnnddlaaaaaaaaa......and you can eat it too.

ps Julius is a complete idiot

[Higushi]

Naive much? Or do you have an actual source stating this? :P

Well, I don't see that as a naive statement. It isn't too much to assume that there are people who used to support the ANC but changed their mind upon seeing the stupidity of Malema. I think that the ANC has never looked as stupid as it does today, with much thanks going to Malema, and because of that many of it's more educated and level-headed members have left for other parties (look at COPE, for instance).

[wisp]

I think that the ANC has never looked as stupid as it does today

I wonder how they are going to explain the 1000 ballot papers that were found at the side of the road in White River...and people say the elections not rigged. We dont need Scooby Doo to figure out who the bad guy is in this case.

[Higushi]

I wonder how they are going to explain the 1000 ballot papers that were found at the side of the road in White River...and people say the elections not rigged. We dont need Scooby Doo to figure out who the bad guy is in this case.

We should hear the results of a probe into that incident today. I found it suspicious that the IEC couldn't come out with a direct statement as to where the ballot papers came from, surely they could have tracked down the truck headed for White River, contacted the driver, and figured it out quickly. Anyway, we should know what transpired by the end of today.

[cr@zydude]

And Nandos get exactly what they wanted. These guys don't realise that by drawing attention to the add, they've made thousands of people aware of it who might never have seen it (me being one). Nandos get's a ton of free advertising, and Malema continues to look like the fool he is.

What he said. Nando's do this kind of thing all the time. Remeber the Hare Krishna and guide dog adverts?

[.dB]

The radio ad was just as good.

[Higushi]

The radio ad was just as good.

LOL! Gotta love Nando's! :D They've always been great in the marketing department.

[.dB]

LOL! Gotta love Nando's! :D They've always been great in the marketing department.

Truth.

[Gammaray]

Well, I don't see that as a naive statement. It isn't too much to assume that there are people who used to support the ANC but changed their mind upon seeing the stupidity of Malema. I think that the ANC has never looked as stupid as it does today, with much thanks going to Malema, and because of that many of it's more educated and level-headed members have left for other parties (look at COPE, for instance).

I agree with you on the fact that the ANC's more level headed and educated members have seen some light, but i'll bet my complete gaming collection that the ANC will have a two thirds majority vote once again.

[Cleric]

I hope you're wrong gamma, but I think you're right.