Insurrection/Zulu mobilisation are 'ghosts' cooked up by the ANC, says Moeletsi Mbeki

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As South Africa slowly comes to terms with the widespread looting of the past week, there are many explanations given for why this has happened and who is behind it, with fingers pointing in every direction. Some have attributed it to Zulu or 'ethnic mobilisation' and an 'attempted insurrection'. However, political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki rejects these theories, saying they are ghosts that the ANC (and President Cyril Ramaphosa) pull out when the party is in trouble. Mbeki gives an interesting take on the matter and looks at where this could lead, the future of the ANC, and what he discusses with his brother, former President Thabo Mbeki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Jul 2021 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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