Transport minister, Fikile Mbalula, recently found himself in hot water after urging South Africans to take part in the Sarafina dance challenge in commemoration of Youth Day.

The dance routine was performed by actress Leleti Khumalo and her Imbewu: The Seed cast members, who stole the hearts of South Africans as they re-enacted the 1992 film, Sarafina. This iconic movie focused on the struggles of South African students fighting for their education.

However, while social media users appreciated the original video, and the intention behind it, they expressed frustration towards Mbalula, who asked South Africans to join the challenge, TimesLive reports.

These frustrated South Africans outlined unemployment, crime and corruption, expressing that the minister should challenge his colleagues to create employment for the youth instead.

Here’s what Twitter users had to say:

Meanwhile, according to SowetanLive, Khumalo observed positive mental health as an area of concern among today’s youth.

“I believe that there is such a big difference between us, the 70s kids and the youth of today.

“I tend to feel sorry for them because they suffer from more peer pressure that we did.

“They need constant guidance. There is a lot of youth suicide, and it shows you how important mental health is. They are facing a lot,” she said.

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