Meet Gcobani Ndzongana, LAND Party leader, EFF co-founder, who wants a broad Left Front and ANC out

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The prosperous and peaceful Western Cape resort town of Hermanus was rocked by violent protests in 2018, led by Gcobani Ndzongana, a political activist who helped to create the Economic Freedom Fighters. His LAND Party has grown in the five years since then, a highlight being the victory in a by-election over the ANC. Ndzongana has had a turbulent time since then, experiencing a home invasion and narrowly missing assassination when the bullet meant for him killed his driver. His determination is unbowed as is apparent in this interview with Hermanus-based investigative journalist and author Chris Steyn, he shares the party's intentions and explains how he sees the 2024 Election panning out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Apr 2023 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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