Zuma congratulates Trump, as high-profile S. Africans react to news of his win

Zuma says he is looking forward to working with the Trump administration, and building on the strong relations that exist between South Africa and the US.

"For now, this has a positive outcome. For one, the Americans have felt that this is their man. We are saying congratulations to him," Zuma said.

While Trump's team have yet to respond to the well-wishes, chances are that a visit by the new US president to South Africa may not happen too soon.

In the past, Trump has openly criticized South Africa - and Africa, saying: “African leaders oppress their people without anyone asking them a question”. 

He also wrote this less-than-favourable tweet about the country, last year:

This was something Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout - the alter-ego of satirist, Pieter-Dirk Uys, reminded the nation of. 

Meanwhile, some of SA's most high-profile and well-known politicians and thought-leaders have taken to Twitter - in response to the billionaire property tycoon's surprising win.

Sports minister Fikile Mbalula was quick to criticize Trump's Republican rival, Hillary Clinton.

The EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi lambasted some Americans for 'secretly' voting for Trump.

Former SA Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni, expressed shock over the news of Trump's win at the polls over favourite, Clinton.

Meanwhile, former Cosatu Secretary General Zwelinzima Vavi called-out South African's on their hypocrisy for criticizing American's for voting for Trump - considering they had elected President Zuma to highjer office - twice.

Zimbabwean media mogul, Trevor Ncube, reminded his 62000 Twitter followers that today was a historic day. He's been particularly vocal on social media about his disagreement with Trump's political campaign.

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille appeared flabbergasted by the announcement.

Similarly, political commentators have expressed shock, concern, and downright disapointment over Trump's win.