Nando's mentions Tito Mboweni in response to Twitter user
Others were left confused at what seemed to be meant as a joke, but no-one is completely sure.
The local fast-food chain is known for stirring the pot and getting involved in trending, and sometimes controversial, matters.
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Now they have found themselves in the thick of things again after they commented on a picture posted by a Twitter user:
The school of Tito in full force. ✊ https://t.co/RCUskebCqG
— NandosSA (@NandosSA) October 1, 2020
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While some were entertained and were laughing along, a majority of users have had enough of people hating on the Minister of Finance and his cooking skills.
Here are some of the Twitterverse's best responses:
Nandi why don't you employ @tito_mboweni to be your head chef. He's been doing amazing things. pic.twitter.com/OpX8y7jRRD
— Black Identity®™ (@Solely_Blacks) October 1, 2020
Is it even a Tito meal without the overdose of pilchards? pic.twitter.com/FUhfcbtGzf
— Bryan (@Smug_AF) October 1, 2020
Just need to add 6 Eggs and Lucky Star pic.twitter.com/rcZWKq7LP1
— Xhosa Panther (@LigaGrey) October 1, 2020
Just add garlic😹😹 pic.twitter.com/vTGiQgwdCI
— Lehlogonolo Mathabatha (@HildrethRSA) October 1, 2020
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Just like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everyone has different tastes and don't knock it unless you've tried it!
Main image courtesy of Twitter