Mashaba doubles down on ‘Rainbow Nation’ dream of SA overcoming race-based politics

ActionSA founder Herman Mashaba, was shocked at the way South Africans voted on May 29, but will not leave the political arena. Instead, the successful entrepreneur and former Joburg Mayor will be doubling down on a dream his nation will abandon race-driven political choices that shaped Election’24. However, the Black Like Me mogul admits to being “very nervous” about the outcome of coalition negotiations, fretting about the ability of the many “dishonest” politicians who’re involved to counter SA’s existential threat of a destructive MK. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

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